Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms01:30

Environmental Applications of Microorganisms

408
Microorganisms play a pivotal role in maintaining ecosystem balance by recycling essential elements such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, as well as supporting processes like bioremediation, wastewater treatment, and biofuel production.Microbes in Elemental CyclesIn the carbon cycle, microorganisms decompose organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide via aerobic respiration. This carbon dioxide is subsequently used by photosynthetic organisms to synthesize organic compounds, closing the...
408
Bioremediation00:46

Bioremediation

21.0K
Bioremediation is the use of prokaryotes, fungi, or plants to remove pollutants from the environment. This process has been used to remove harmful toxins in groundwater as a byproduct of agricultural run-off and also to clean up oil spills.
21.0K
Overview of Archaea01:29

Overview of Archaea

197
Archaea, named after the Archaean eon, represent a unique domain of life, distinct from bacteria and eukaryotes, with remarkable traits. Their cellular and molecular features, ecological adaptability, and industrial relevance highlight their importance in understanding life processes and leveraging biotechnology.Cellular and Molecular CharacteristicsA defining feature of archaea is their unique membrane composition. Archaeal membranes contain ether-linked isoprenoid lipids, which confer...
197
Microbial Nutrition01:28

Microbial Nutrition

498
Organisms exhibit remarkable metabolic diversity, categorized based on how they acquire energy and carbon. These strategies enable survival in various ecological niches and are essential for maintaining energy flow and nutrient cycling within ecosystems.Energy and Carbon SourcesOrganisms are classified as phototrophs or chemotrophs based on energy acquisition. Phototrophs use light as their energy source, while chemotrophs rely on oxidizing chemical compounds. Further differentiation arises...
498
Microorganisms in Agriculture and Food industry01:27

Microorganisms in Agriculture and Food industry

577
Microorganisms play a crucial role in agriculture and the food industry, contributing to soil fertility, crop protection, and food production. Their functions range from nitrogen fixation and biopesticide production to fermentation and food preservation, making them indispensable to sustainable farming and food safety.Role in AgricultureNitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium (symbiotic) and Azotobacter (free-living), convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia through biological nitrogen...
577
Biological Methods for Microbial Control01:28

Biological Methods for Microbial Control

362
Biological agents offer an effective means of controlling microbial growth by leveraging natural processes like predation, competition, and the secretion of antimicrobial substances.Predatory bacteria such as Bdellovibrio species target and kill pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli. They are widely used in poultry farms to control infections. Myxococcus species help combat plant-pathogenic fungi. These naturally occurring predators serve as eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides and...
362

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Scientists' Warning to Humanity: Unnecessary Bureaucracy Is a Global Impediment to Productivity, Advancement of Human and Planetary Wellbeing, Science and Sustainability.

Microbial biotechnology·2026
Same author

Scientists' Warning to Humanity: The Need to Begin Teaching Critical and Systems Thinking Early in Life.

Microbial biotechnology·2025
Same author

Escaping Historical Lock-in─Redesigning Wastewater Treatment Plants and Their Microbiomes for the 21st Century.

Environmental science & technology·2025
Same author

Journals Operating Predatory Practices Are Systematically Eroding the Science Ethos: A Gate and Code Strategy to Minimise Their Operating Space and Restore Research Best Practice.

Microbial biotechnology·2025
Same author

Establishing a co-culture aggregate of N-cycle bacteria to elucidate flocculation in biological wastewater treatment.

Applied microbiology and biotechnology·2025
Same author

Dinitrogen fixation by open purple non-sulfur bacteria cultures for protein production: Diazotrophy boosts photoheterotrophic uptake rates.

Bioresource technology·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Bioprospecting of Extremophilic Microorganisms to Address Environmental Pollution
07:20

Bioprospecting of Extremophilic Microorganisms to Address Environmental Pollution

Published on: December 30, 2021

3.8K

Engineering microbial technologies for environmental sustainability: choices to make.

Willy Verstraete1,2, Keren Yanuka-Golub3, Nele Driesen2

  • 1Center for Microbial Ecology and Technology (CMET), Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Coupure Links 653, Gent, B-9000, Belgium.

Microbial Biotechnology
|December 7, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Microbial technologies offer vital solutions for climate change and sustainability through effective microbiome management. Harnessing microbial ecology can address challenges in ecosystems, resource recovery, and human health.

More Related Videos

Self-standing Electrochemical Set-up to Enrich Anode-respiring Bacteria On-site
05:29

Self-standing Electrochemical Set-up to Enrich Anode-respiring Bacteria On-site

Published on: July 24, 2018

7.8K
Prospecting Microbial Strains for Bioremediation and Probiotics Development for Metaorganism Research and Preservation
09:49

Prospecting Microbial Strains for Bioremediation and Probiotics Development for Metaorganism Research and Preservation

Published on: October 31, 2019

22.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Bioprospecting of Extremophilic Microorganisms to Address Environmental Pollution
07:20

Bioprospecting of Extremophilic Microorganisms to Address Environmental Pollution

Published on: December 30, 2021

3.8K
Self-standing Electrochemical Set-up to Enrich Anode-respiring Bacteria On-site
05:29

Self-standing Electrochemical Set-up to Enrich Anode-respiring Bacteria On-site

Published on: July 24, 2018

7.8K
Prospecting Microbial Strains for Bioremediation and Probiotics Development for Metaorganism Research and Preservation
09:49

Prospecting Microbial Strains for Bioremediation and Probiotics Development for Metaorganism Research and Preservation

Published on: October 31, 2019

22.6K

Area of Science:

  • Microbial ecology and biotechnology
  • Environmental science and sustainability

Background:

  • Microbial technologies have a long history of solving daily challenges.
  • Their potential in addressing climate change and planetary sustainability is often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of microbial technologies in mitigating climate change.
  • To explore applications in natural, engineered, and bodily systems.
  • To outline strategies for effective microbiome management.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing fundamental guidelines for soil microbial resource management.
  • Focusing on water circle closure and resource recovery.
  • Addressing host-microbiome interactions and future potentials.

Main Results:

  • Microbial technologies can decrease greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient loss.
  • Integration of resource recovery in water treatment is feasible.
  • Understanding host-microbiome interactions is essential for health.

Conclusions:

  • Effective microbiome management is key to leveraging microbial technologies.
  • Microbial technologies offer diverse solutions for environmental and health challenges.
  • Future potentials include microbial protein and overcoming microphobia.