Answer to Question #252501 in Microbiology for Reigns

Question

Discuss how oxygen, carbon exchange capacity(CEC) and redox reactions affect microbial community in the soil

Answer 1

Knowledge of peat's physical, chemical, and biological characteristics is critical for preventing peat deterioration and the release of CO2 into the atmosphere. Water is an essential protective element against the mineralization of organic materials in organic soils. As a result, organic soils are distinguished from mineral soils by their high specificity and dissimilarity. Low redox potential or low oxygen concentration in soil pores are two examples of physical and chemical alterations caused by the hydrological component.