FAQ About Indoor Plant Root Zone Microbiology
How do protozoa and archaea in the root zone influence plant health?
Protozoa and archaea in the root zone influence plant health by interacting with other microbial communities. Protozoa consume bacteria, releasing nutrients locked in bacterial biomass, making them available for plant uptake. This predation cycle improves nutrient cycling within the soil ecosystem.
Archaea, although less studied, are involved in nitrogen cycling processes like nitrification and methanogenesis, contributing to nutrient dynamics and soil fertility.
