mikrobielle
Mikrobielle is a term used in several languages to describe anything related to microorganisms. In scientific usage, the concept encompasses bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, protozoa, and, in many contexts, viruses, though the status of viruses as living organisms is debated.
Applications of mikrobielle concepts span multiple fields. In microbiology, researchers study the physiology, genetics, metabolism, and
Common methods associated with mikrobielle work include cultivation under controlled conditions, microscopy, DNA sequencing and metagenomics,
Ecology and health aspects: Microbes drive nutrient cycles, influence ecosystem productivity, and shape host health. The
History and modern developments: The recognition of microbes dates to the 17th century with van Leeuwenhoek,
See also: microbiology, microbial ecology, biosafety, probiotics, fermentation.