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Microbes play a crucial role in various aspects of human welfare, including food production, industrial processes, sewage treatment, energy generation, pest control, and soil fertility. They contribute to transforming raw materials into consumable products such as curd, fermented beverages, and antibiotics. The utilization of microbes in agriculture for biocontrol and biofertilizers highlights their importance in sustainable practices and reducing environmental pollution.
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Term: Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)
Definition: Microbes that convert lactose in milk into lactic acid, thereby coagulating the milk to form curd.
Term: Biogas
Definition: A mixture of gases, predominantly methane, produced through microbial activity during the anaerobic digestion of organic materials.
Term: Biocontrol Agents
Definition: Natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens used to manage agricultural pests and reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides.
Term: Biofertilizers
Definition: Microbial inoculants that enhance nutrient availability in soil and promote plant growth through processes such as nitrogen fixation.
Term: Antibiotics
Definition: Chemical substances produced by microbes that inhibit the growth of or kill pathogenic bacteria.