MICRO-ORGANISMS

APPLICATIONS OF MICRO- ORGANISMS IN
AGRICULTURE
PRODUCING COMPOST
• Compost is prepared by rapid
decomposition of organic matter
by micro-organisms.
• Compost adds mineral to the
soil systematically and makes
favorable conditions for plants to
grow.
• The organic matter in compost
are often decomposed by
bacteria and fungi.
BIO PESTICIDES/MEDICINES
• Some of the micro-organisms
can be used as bio pesticides to
control insect pests that cause
damage to the crops.
e.g. The fungus Alternaria is used
to combat the aquatic weed,
salvinia.