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Soil Microbiology
Course Code: MCB 305
Credit Unit: 2
Academic Programme: Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
Faculty: Microbiology
Status: Core
Programme Type: Bachelor
Course Description
The characteristics of soil environment, microbial flora and fauna of soil, microbial activities in soil. Effects of soil conditions and soil management of soil pathogens, effects of pesticides on soil microorganisms. Selected crop diseases caused by soil pathogens, control of soil pests and pathogens. Biogeochemical cycles with emphasis on Nitrogen, Carbon, and Sulphur cycles. Biodegradation of complex materials e.g. lignin, hemicelluloses, plastics and pesticides by soil microorganisms.
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