FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Question
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Which of the following is the most important determinant of the biodiversity and abundance of microbial communities?
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Particle size
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Availability of NPK
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Porespace
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Abundance of soil organic matter
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Warmth, moisture, pH levels and oxygen levels are the four big physical and chemical factors affecting microbial growth. In most buildings, warmth and moisture are the biggest overall issues present. Dampness is a big player in the growth of fungi. Just like any living thing, water is essential to the life of microbes.
Detailed explanation-2: -For growth and nutrition of bacteria, the minimum nutritional requirements are water, a source of carbon, a source of nitrogen and some inorganic salts. Water is the vehicle of entry of all nutrients into the cell and for the elimination of waste products.
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