Soil Microbiome / Earth Microbiome

To obtain the nutrients they need, plants have developed a series of intimate relationships with microorganisms found in the soil. These microorganisms, about which we still know very little, weave a complex web of relationships that makes the soil fertile. Through their action, they animate and integrate minerals that would otherwise remain inert.

Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, viruses, and other microorganisms are crucial for multiple vital functions: nutrient cycling, water retention, carbon storage, and erosion prevention, generating a robust structure capable of continuing the process of life reproduction.
In fact, for our food to be nutritious and for us to be able to eat well, we need these microorganisms present in the soil. A healthy microbiome protects plants from pathogens and pests, reduces weed growth, and is the foundation of human and non-human health, as well as the ecosystem itself.