MICROORGANISM IN TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEM - SOIL-
Soil Population
Bacteria
Decomposers
Mutual;istics
Pathogens
Litothrophs / chemoautotrophs
Fungi
Decomposers
Mutualistics
Mycorrhizae
Abuscular mycorrhizae
Endomycorrhizae
Ectomycorrhizae
Pathogens
Cause wheat rust
Protozoa
Mineralizing nutrients
Regulating bacteria populations
Food source
Viruses
cause chestnut blight
Soil Organic Matter (SOM)
Retain nuttrients
Maintains soil structure
Holds water for plants use
Categories Of Soil
Mmineral soil
Organic soil
Physicochemical Conditions Affect Microbial Population
Surfaces
Water (moisture)
Temperature
Acidity & alkalinity
Soil atmosphere