Soil Microbial Diversity: The Hidden Key to Sustainable Agriculture
Yuvarajan S.*
Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695 522), India
Anu Rajan S.
Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695 522), India
Chitra N.
Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695 522), India
Soumya V.I.
Dept. of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (695 522), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Agriculture, Diversity indices, Environment, Soil microbial diversity
Abstract
Soil microbial diversity refers to the variety of significant microorganisms existing within a natural habitat or community. This soil microbiome has a highly diverse microbial population in which large proportions remain unstudied. Soil-dwelling microorganisms play a pivotal role in promoting plant health and soil fertility. Various range of approaches used to quantify biological diversity are known as diversity indices. Deciphering the structural dynamics of soil microbiota is necessary for better quantification. This review summarizes the studies of soil microbial communities emphasizing on diversity indices and techniques fostering agricultural resilience.
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