A fundamental role

Humus

Humus

Bacterial culture

Bacterial culture

Collection of samples

Collection of samples

The intestinal microbiota

The intestinal microbiota

Composting

Composting

Symbiotic bacteria and nitrogen

Symbiotic bacteria and nitrogen

The composter

The composter

Purifier

Purifier

Bacteria are among the main decomposing organisms, i.e. they degrade organic substances and release in the environment simple molecules that can be used by the other living beings. They play an essential role: without decomposers, the substances that make life possible would no longer be available in the environment. Some bacteria, the nitrifying ones, demolish proteins and release nitrogen-rich compounds, others release phosphor, sulphur and other useful substances.