Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321918550
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Iron rods rust faster, when it buried in anaerobic (moist) soil compared to oxygen containing soil.
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Soil microorganisms are categorized into actinomycetes, protozoa, bacteria, algae, and fungi. These microbial groups have their own characteristic features that describe those (functions) in soil. About 10 billion bacterial cells live in every gram of soil in and around the roots of the plant.
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