In this article, I briefly describe the importance of aquatic microbial ecosystems. Microbial Interactions in Aquatic Ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems are home to intricate networks of interactions involving microorganisms and their relationships with larger plant and animal life. Microbes such as algae and protozoa play a crucial role at the base of the aquatic food web. … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how temperature plays a role in preserving food. Food Preservation Food preservation involves using various techniques to keep food safe, fresh, and suitable for consumption over an extended period. Since early human history, people have used methods like drying, fermenting, and salting to prevent food from spoiling. In modern … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how microorganisms develop drug resistance to a variety of drugs. Drug Resistance Drug resistance develops when disease-causing microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, develop the ability to survive exposure to drugs that were once effective in killing them or stopping their growth. This phenomenon undermines the effectiveness … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how antibiotics inhibit nucleic acid and protein synthesis. Antibiotics The term “antibiotic” describes a metabolic compound produced by microorganisms that can inhibit or destroy other microbes, even in minimal amounts. Vuillemin first introduced the idea of antibiosis in 1898, referring to a phenomenon where one organism eliminates others to … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how different antibiotics inhibit the cell wall synthesis of microorganisms. Antibiotics Antibiotic refers to metabolic substances produced by a microorganism that, even in small quantities, can inhibit or harm other microbes. Vuillemin, in 1898, introduced the concept of antibiosis, where one organism eliminates others to survive. However, this early … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe different soil microorganisms that constitute the soil microbial flora. Soil The soil is the land surface of the earth, which provides the substratum for plant and animal life. The soil represents a favorable habitat for microorganisms and is inhabited by many microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses, and … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe the types of associations among soil microorganisms. Microbial Ecosystem The total microbial flora along with the soil’s physical composition and physical characteristics, includes the microbial ecosystem. It is the sum of the biotic and abiotic components of soil. The soil microorganisms exhibit many different types of interactions or associations. … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how desiccation, filtration, osmotic pressure, and radiation control microorganisms. Physical Methods of Microbial Control It is necessary to control microorganisms for the prevention of diseases. Microbial growth is controlled either by killing microorganisms or by inhibiting their growth of microorganisms. Microorganisms are generally controlled by the use of physical … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe how temperature controls the growth of microorganisms. Microbial control Microorganisms are controlled to prevent transmission of disease and infection. Microbial growth is controlled either by killing microorganisms or by inhibiting their growth. Microbes must be controlled to avoid contamination by their undesirable growth and prevent material deterioration and spoilage. … Read more >>
In this article, I briefly describe the blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. The cyanobacteria- oxygenic phototrophic bacteria The blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) are one of the largest and most important groups of bacteria on earth. They belong to the diverse phylum of photosynthetic prokaryotes. They are chlorophyll-containing oxygenic phototrophic bacteria. These bacteria use various photosynthetic … Read more >>