Halophilic microbes, also known as halophiles, are microorganisms that thrive in high-salt environments. They have unique mechanisms that enable them to play a significant role in remediating salt-affected soils. Salt-affected soils typically contain high levels of soluble salts, such as sodium chloride (NaCl), which can be detrimental to plant growth and soil.
Halophilic microbes, specialized in high-salt environments, remediate salt-affected soil by reducing salinity, promoting nutrient availability, decomposing organic matter, and aiding plant growth through mechanisms such as salt tolerance, biological nitrogen fixation, enzyme production, and pH regulation. These microbes form protective biofilms, compete with harmful organisms, and produce growth-promoting substances, contributing significantly to soil remediation in a multifaceted approach.
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