SuperBio Microbial Composition

The microbial content of SuperBio® is diverse in both the groups of microorganisms represented in the product and the diversity within each group. The major microorganisms represented include algae, protozoa, fungi, actinomycetes, cyanobacteria, and bacteria.

Healthy soil naturally has a healthy diversity of organisms. But often the organisms and soil structure are lost (for a variety of reasons including use, over fertilization, salt intrusion, tillage). Using SuperBio® as a regular part of your soil treatment program will restore the land and soil back to how nature intended it!

The major groups of microorganisms represented in SuperBio® are known for their contribution to soil health. Additionally, there are interactions between these groups that support the need for a diverse microbial product. The known functions of the major groups include:

• Algae
  Algae contribute organic matter, which improves soil structure, and sugars which supply food for other soil organisms.
• Protozoa
  Protozoa feed on soil bacteria, which aids in the release of nutrients that can be utilized by the plant. Growth rates of bacteria are actually stimulated because of nutrients released by protozoa.
• Fungi
  Fungi are important in breaking down organic matter in the soil and improving the soil's physical structure. Fungi, especially mycorrhizal fungi, are key to the formation of soil aggregates, which builds good soil structure.
• Actinomycetes
  These organisms are very similar to fungi but much smaller and classified with bacteria. Actinomycetes are able to decompose materials in the soil which are very difficult to break down. Thus, actinomycetes help provide food for plants and other microorganisms through this important activity. There are many species of actinomycetes that produce antibiotics which aid in disease control.
• Bacteria
  Bacteria represent the largest and most diverse group of microorganisms in SuperBio®. Bacteria are the most numerous and diverse of all the soil microorganisms. Bacteria provide an important food source for protozoa, nematodes, some microarthropods and earthworms. Their populations are greatest in the soil near plant roots where they thrive on nutrients (root exudates) released by the roots. Because bacteria are so important in soil building and nutrient cycling processes, it is important to maintain large and diverse soil populations.

Additionally, many of the bacteria species in SuperBio are very adept at breaking down toxic chemicals, petroleum products or other soil pollutants.