explain in brief points they are agricultural microbiology and environmental microbiology

Agricultural Microbiology: Agricultural microbiology is a branch of microbiology dealing with plant-associated microbes and plant and animal diseases. It also deals with the microbiology of soil fertility, such as microbial degradation of organic matter and soil nutrient transformations.

Steps involved in Agricultural Microbiology:

1. Study of soil microorganisms and their activities.
2. Understanding the role of microbes in soil fertility.
3. Research on plant diseases and the microbes involved.
4. Development of bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers to enhance crop yield and disease resistance.
5. Study of animal diseases and the microbes involved.

Environmental Microbiology: Environmental microbiology is the study of the composition and physiology of microbial communities in the environment. The environment in this case means the soil, water, air and sediments covering the planet and can also include the animals and plants that inhabit these areas.

Steps involved in Environmental Microbiology:

1. Study of microbial communities in the environment.
2. Understanding the role of microbes in nutrient cycling and biodegradation.
3. Research on microbes in extreme environments.
4. Study of microbial interactions with plants, animals and other microbes.
5. Application of this knowledge in areas such as waste management and environmental restoration.