Exploring Photosynthetic Microbes in Our Soil: A Hands-On Experiment
Justine Dees
The activity below was contributed by Dr. Barry Goldman during our podcast interview.
Beneath our feet lies a hidden universe. Soil is home to a vast array of microorganisms, each playing a crucial role in the health of our planet’s ecosystems. These tiny microbes are too small to see with the naked eye, but they perform essential functions like decomposing leaves and recycling nutrients.
One amazing thing certain microbes (algae and some bacteria) can do is photosynthesize. Just like plants,...