Applied Microbiology and Beneficial Microbes

Microbial ecology is the study of the interaction of microorganisms with their environment, one with another, and with plant and animal species. It includes the study of symbioses, biogeochemical cycles, and the interaction of bacteria with anthropogenic effects such as pollution and climate change.

• Symbiosis
• Mutualism
• Commensalism
• Amensalism
• Microbial resource management
• Antimicrobials