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Microbial Architects of the Earth

Microbial Architects of the Earth

M. M. Gebreil, Gebreil
G. a. Kortam, Yasmin

Paperback

Biology

ISBN10: 6209445691
ISBN13: 9786209445699
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jan 5 2026
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book explores how microorganisms act as the hidden architects of Earth, shaping the planet's chemistry, climate, and habitability for billions of years. It reveals how microbial processes drive over 90% of global carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and phosphorus cycling, enabling life as we know it. From oxygenating the atmosphere to regulating greenhouse gases and sustaining soil fertility, microbes quietly govern planetary stability. The book also examines how human pressures disrupt these ancient systems and why integrating microbial dynamics into Earth system models is essential for accurate climate prediction. Finally, it highlights emerging solutions-such as engineered microbiomes and enhanced carbon fixation-that position microbes as powerful allies in climate mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and building a resilient, sustainable future.

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