Springer Potassium Solubilizing Microorganisms Book

Explore the science of sustainable agriculture with this specialized text on Potassium Solubilizing Microorganisms (KSMs). This resource focuses on the role of rhizospheric microorganisms in converting insoluble potassium into soluble forms that plants can easily use for growth and yield. Many potassium-rich minerals like muscovite, orthoclase, biotite, feldspar, illite, and mica exist in the soil in a fixed state. Because plants cannot take up these fixed forms directly, understanding the biological processes of K-solubilization is essential for soil science professionals. This book provides detailed information on the saprophytic bacteria and fungal strains responsible for this process. It covers specific strains such as Bacillus mucilaginosus, B. edaphicus, B. circulans, Acidothiobacillus ferrooxidans, and Paenibacillus spp., as well as fungal strains including Aspergillus spp. and Aspergillus terreus. It is an essential reference for those studying soil science and professional horticulture.