Microbiome

Soil Flora

In addition to viruses, four groups of organisms make up the soil microbial community. They are bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi and algae. Each of these groups consists of many genera and hundreds of species. Soil flora includes bacteria, fungi and algae and tends to be more stable. On the other hand, once the food source is exhausted, the fauna will move around. Fauna includes protozoa, nematodes, springtails and mites. Soil fauna and flora are the basic building blocks of all soils. Of particular importance are their roles in the retention, decomposition and incorporation of plant debris, nutrient cycling and their effects on soil structure and porosity.