Microorganism growth in complex natural environments such as soils and waters can be utilized to carry out environmental management processes. 3.2 Discuss the use of indicator organisms in testing the quality of drinking water

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Environmental Microbiology

Environmental biology deals with the study of microorganisms and their interaction with their surroundings. This term itself covers the microbial interactions with water, soil, air, and microbial too.