Question

Briefly explain the environmental role of microorganisms in pollution control?

Answer 1

The environmental role of microorganisms in pollution control:

1. Soil pollution caused due to chemical fertilizers can be prevented using microbial inoculants.
2. Bacteria which use sulphuric acid as a source of energy and can control soil pollution caused due to acid rain.
3. Geobacter converts salts of uranium into insoluble salts and thus prevents the mixing of these salts with ground water sources.
4. Microbes are also used in sewage treatment and clean technology.