Question: Mesophilic bacteria involved in composting 1. Cellulomonas 2. Myxococcus 3. Bacillus 4. Clostridium
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1, 2
1, 2, 3
2, 3
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-Cellulomonas: These bacteria are well-known for their ability to degrade cellulose, a major component of plant matter, which is abundant in compost.
-Myxococcus: These bacteria are predators of other bacteria and contribute to the composting process by helping to control microbial populations and release nutrients from dead cells.
🔑Key Points:
-Composting will help you to reduce waste products, is the correct sentence.
-Composting is defined as the aerobic method of decomposing organic solid wastes.
-In this process, a humus-like material, known as compost, which is a good fertilizer for plants, is produced by the decomposition of organic material.
-Three things are required for the purpose of composting, which are –
-Human Management
-Aerobic Conditions
-Development of internal biological heat
-Ingredients required for composting organisms to work effectively-
-Carbon – To maintain the energy and heat during the process
-Nitrogen – To maintain the process of growing and reproduction of microorganisms.
-Oxygen – To oxidise the carbon for the process of decomposition
-Water – To maintain Aerobic Condition
-The common microorganisms to breakdown organic matter into compost are Bacteria, Actinobacteria, Fungi, Protozoa and Rotifers as well as earthworms are also used to continually re-create aeration and drainage tunnels in the compost.