Microorganism and Economy: The importance of microbes
What are microorganisms? Microbes are tiny living things that are found all around us and are too small to be seen by the naked eye. They live in water, soil, and in the air. The human body is home to millions of these microbes too, which are also called microorganisms.
Microbes to economy
Microorganisms have been used as tools for the production of products for millenis. Even in ancient times, the ability to produce vinegar by allowing water to percolate through wood shavings was known and widely practiced.
Some useful products from microorganisms
Yeast
Yogurt (Lactobacillus acidophilus)
Mushroom
Bacteria
Review about the affects of microbes to the economy. (based on the articles I have read)
The study about the economic importance of microorganism was well done. Although, I think some of the articles I have read lacked is examples and further more explanations on some certain things. For example, an article was too short that few example of economic importance were present. Nevertheless, some of the articles were great. I have learned that in more modern times, the use of microorganisms as biotechnological agents of profit has not only continued but has explosively increased. Indeed, the biotechnology sector as it is recognize today, is already a multi-billion dollar sector worldwide. I learned that we benefit from microorganisms in terms of medicine, food, hygiene, science, tools, and the likes. Like in agriculture, microorganisms play a significant role in agriculture by maintaining fertility and improves the quality of the soil, helps in the composting process, which form manure. Microorganisms present in the soil enrich the soil with nitrates and other nutrients. Although microorganisms have many good effect, they also bring bad effect. Our situation right now is a very good example. Because of a virus/viral disease ( SARs Cov2 ), many lives were taken and jobs were closed that resulted in economic crisis. These studies provided that microorganisms have a good effect in our economy but also have disadvantages.
Examples of microorganisms with good effect
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Algae
Some microorganisms that have a bad effect
Bacteria
Fungi
Parasites
Virus
Conclusion
Some of the primary functions of the economic importance of microorganisms are the follow; bacteria: curing of cheese. In maintenance of environmental balance and agriculture, Nitrogen fixation and soil fertility. In medicine, sewage treatment, Biogas production, and many more. I am looking forward for more studies like this.
