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Soil Bacteria and Their Functions
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Nitrobacter
Oxidation of nitrite into nitrate, a subsequent step in nitrification.
Actinomycetes
Break down tough organic matter and contribute to humus formation.
Azotobacter
Free-living nitrogen fixation, contributing to soil fertility.
Pseudomonas
Decomposition of organic matter and biocontrol agent against soil-borne diseases.
Bacillus
Soil nutrient cycling, plant growth promotion, and disease suppression.
Rhizobium
Nitrogen fixation in symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants.
Nitrosomonas
Oxidation of ammonia into nitrite, a step in nitrification.
Streptomyces
Decomposes complex molecules, such as chitin and cellulose.
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