Nets and Glues: How Microbes Build Soil Structure

Nets and Glues: How Microbes Build Soil Structure

Does your soil sometimes seem more likely to make pottery than grow crops? Or does it feel like trying to build a sandcastle out of dry sand? If so, you may need to pay more attention to the fungi and bacteria living below the surface. These microorganisms release substances which act as nets or glues, building soil structure by forming and stabilizing soil aggregates.