Comparative microbial diversity in a forest and agroecosystem at sites-Chanda Devi and Sultan Nagari of district Nainital
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2005-08
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G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar - 263145 (Uttarakhand)
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Soil microorganisms are one of the most prominent biological factors that affect ‘soil health’ and thus above ground productivity. Any change in their population can be used to predict changes in not only the soil but also the ecosystem. Thus an estimation of microbial count and activity can help us in gaining a better understanding of various ecosystems. The present study was undertaken to compare soil microbial diversity in a forest and an agroecosystem in the hilly areas of Kumaon. Both cultural and culture independent methods have been employed to study the microbial population. The experimental results revealed greater enzyme activity as well as greater total viable counts (TVC) in the agriculture ecosystems. These results indicate that the traditional agriculture or low input agriculture as practised in the hills allow the soil microbial community to flourish.
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