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The microbial community

The microbial community is diverse and abundant but the microbes themselves are very small. Why are they so important in how soils function?

The microbial community is diverse and abundant but the microbes themselves are very small, why are they so important in how soils function?

Dr Emma Sayer from Lancaster University introduces us to the soil microbial community, how we can investigate it and talks about her research on how climate change might impact on the microorganisms we find in the soil.

Watch this video and consider the importance of the soil microbial community.

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Soil Science: Exploring the World Beneath our Feet

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