Soil Microbes: Silent Heroes of Nature that Boast up the Soil Health and Ultimately Accelerate the Human Welfare
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The major factor influencing agricultural output is the productivity of the soil, which is a complex system of biological, chemical, and physical interactions driven by microorganisms. Certain microorganisms, like mycorrhizal fungi, phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria, and symbiotic bacteria that fix nitrogen, are known to improve the health of mineral soil and have a significant effect on plant performance. Ecology, pharmacology, food production, biofuel or energy generation, or the development of medicines, nitrogen and carbon fixation, biocontrol agents, bioremediation, organic matter decomposition, and soil formation are all areas in which microorganisms are essential. Soil formation, nitrogen and carbon fixation, biocontrol agents, bioremediation, pharmaceuticals, food sources, biofuel or energy production, drug or medicine development, and the breakdown of organic matter are just a few of the numerous processes that depend on microbes. The balance shifts from degeneration to regeneration due to beneficial microorganisms. Because of their diversity and number, microorganisms, which include 1 trillion species, or 60% of all living things play a significant role in Earth's life. They are essential to ecosystems and human health, yet their contributions are typically overlooked or underestimated. The purpose of this study is to illustrate their contributions to sustainable development and human well-being. It also seeks to educate researchers and/or scientists about the useful applications of microbial communities. It is suggested that study on microbes should be given top attention in order to improve human well-being because they have the ability to ensure the functioning of the Earth's ecosystem and increase human welfare.
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7140143336