microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microbes, examining their biology, diversity, and interactions with other living systems. In plant science, microbiology is essential for understanding how soil and root-associated microbes influence nutrient uptake, growth, and stress resilience, as well as how pathogens cause disease. Insights from this field inform strategies for improving crop health, sustainable agriculture, and plant-microbiome engineering.
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Yogurt bacteria viruses evade cleaning chemicals for over a decade
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New bacterial genus discovered living in pig intestines
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