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	[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]		[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]

	Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. [[Ectomycorrhizal Fungi\|Ectomycorrhizal fungi]] ([[Ectomycorrizae]]) have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]		Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. [[Ectomycorrhizal Fungi\|Ectomycorrhizal fungi]] ([[Ectomycorrizae]]) have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in [[agriculture]]. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]

	Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]		Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]

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	[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]		[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]

	Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. Ectomycorrhizal fungi ([[Ectomycorrizae]]) have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]		Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. [[Ectomycorrhizal Fungi\|Ectomycorrhizal fungi]] ([[Ectomycorrizae]]) have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]

	Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]		Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]

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	Binary fission in bacteria can happen so fast that in 8 hours, 16,777,216 bacteria can be formed from just one single celled bacteria. [3]		Binary fission in bacteria can happen so fast that in 8 hours, 16,777,216 bacteria can be formed from just one single celled bacteria. [3]

	Bacteria is important to almost every soil process on the planet, which means that bacteria can survive in very harsh conditions; Whether it be in high temperatures, low temperatures, anoxic places, and areas in differing pH. A reason why bacteria is important to soils because they were one of the first organisms to begin decomposition of residues in the soil. Another and even more important role that bacteria fill is fixing nutrients for plant and other [[soil fauna]] uptake. Bacteria are responsible for dissolving phosphorus so that it is readily available for plants, and phosphorus is one of the key ingredients to a thriving plant. Also, bacteria fix nitrogen ([[Nitrogen fixation]]) in the soil so that it is readily available to plants nearby. Plants and most other organisms are not able to utilize nitrogen gas (N2), but bacteria can use the nitrogen gas and convert it to a form that is beneficial for plant uptake. This is why you will find most bacteria in the [[rhizosphere]] where all of the plant roots typically are. [1]		Bacteria is important to almost every [[soil]] process on the planet, which means that bacteria can survive in very harsh conditions; Whether it be in high temperatures, low temperatures, anoxic places, and areas in differing pH. A reason why bacteria is important to soils because they were one of the first [[organisms]] to begin [[decomposition]] of residues in the soil. Another and even more important role that bacteria fill is fixing nutrients for plant and other [[soil fauna]] uptake. Bacteria are responsible for dissolving phosphorus so that it is readily available for plants, and phosphorus is one of the key ingredients to a thriving plant. Also, bacteria fix nitrogen ([[Nitrogen fixation]]) in the soil so that it is readily available to plants nearby. Plants and most other organisms are not able to utilize nitrogen gas (N2), but bacteria can use the nitrogen gas and convert it to a form that is beneficial for plant uptake. This is why you will find most bacteria in the [[rhizosphere]] where all of the [[plant roots]] typically are. [1]

	==Fungi==		==Fungi==
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	Viruses multiply by budding and by a process called lysis. When budding, a new viral particle will be take over the host cell until the cell ends up dying. The cell dies because the virus uses the membrane of the host cell to create the envelope around the virus. In lysis, the host cell that is infected with the virus will burst open because of the new viral particles pressing outward, which results in death to the host cell. There are then many new viral particles ready to take over a new host cell to repeat the process. [3]		Viruses multiply by budding and by a process called lysis. When budding, a new viral particle will be take over the host cell until the cell ends up dying. The cell dies because the virus uses the membrane of the host cell to create the envelope around the virus. In lysis, the host cell that is infected with the virus will burst open because of the new viral particles pressing outward, which results in death to the host cell. There are then many new viral particles ready to take over a new host cell to repeat the process. [3]

	Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic diversity and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology. [5]		Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic [[diversity]] and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology. [5]

	==References==		==References==

Cjcampbe at 00:05, 18 May 2018

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	A bacteria is a single celled microorganism or "microbe", that does not have a nucleus or any membrane bound organelles, therefore it is a [[Prokayote]]. The bacteria has a single loop of DNA which acts as the nucleus of the organism. Often there can be another strand of DNA that gives the bacteria a distinguishing feature that typically helps with survival. An example of this is the ability for some bacteria to be resistant to certain antibiotics, or some bacteria being able to survive in conditions with a higher pH than typical bacteria.		A bacteria is a single celled microorganism or "microbe", that does not have a nucleus or any membrane bound organelles, therefore it is a [[Prokayote]]. The bacteria has a single loop of DNA which acts as the nucleus of the organism. Often there can be another strand of DNA that gives the bacteria a distinguishing feature that typically helps with survival. An example of this is the ability for some bacteria to be resistant to certain antibiotics, or some bacteria being able to survive in conditions with a higher pH than typical bacteria.

	Bacteria reproduce by binary fission which means the single cell will split into two daughter (identical) cells, which then split into four, and so forth.		Bacteria reproduce by binary fission which means the single cell will split into two daughter (identical) cells, which then split into four, and so forth!
	Replication by binary fission is often a very fast process, but there are a few important steps involved. [3]		Replication by binary fission is often a very fast process, but there are a few important steps involved. [3]

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	'''Step 1''': At the origin of previous replication, the strand of DNA begins to unravel and prepare for replication.		'''Step 1''': At the origin of previous replication, the strand of DNA begins to unravel and prepare for replication!

	'''Step 2''': The cell then elongates two prepare to slit and to contain both copies of the DNA.		'''Step 2''': The cell then elongates two prepare to slit and to contain both copies of the DNA!

	'''Step 3''': A septum forms down the center of the cell which is the start of the cell splitting. In this phase, the DNA migrate to each side of the cell.		'''Step 3''': A septum forms down the center of the cell which is the start of the cell splitting. In this phase, the DNA migrate to each side of the cell!

	'''Step 4''': The septum continues down the entire cell and the cell splits into two identical cells. [2]		'''Step 4''': The septum continues down the entire cell and the cell splits into two identical cells. [2]

Kylemort at 13:20, 9 May 2018

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	[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]		[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]

	Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. Ectomycorrhizal fungi [[~~Ectomycorrhizae~~]] have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]		Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. Ectomycorrhizal fungi ([[Ectomycorrizae]]) have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]

	Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]		Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]

Kylemort at 13:19, 9 May 2018

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	[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]		[[File:ECM.jpg\|300px\|right\|thumb\| "Eucalyptus maculata and Astraeus pteridis association synthesised under sterile conditions with relatively unbranched ECM and attached mycelial strands." (Mycorrhizal) [4] ]]

	Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. Ectomycorrhizal fungi [[~~ECM~~]] have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]		Fungi can be extremely beneficial to plants in the soil, or detrimental to the plants in the soil. Ectomycorrhizal fungi [[Ectomycorrhizae]] have a vital association with plant systems including pine trees, and even certain crops in agriculture. These associations between higher fungi and the plants create a network of fungi hyphae on the root systems which help in the uptake of many important compounds for the plant. The fungi create a great surface area and act as a filter for the roots of plants to increase uptake of the nutrients, all while the fungi can take in some nutrients also. The fungi are also able to fix nutrients that the plant could not readily take up without. [4]

	Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]		Fungi can also negatively effect plants including the very expensive and delicate crops of a farmer. Fungi are responsible for diseases like downy-mildew, root-rot, and apple scab. So even though fungi can be a great tool to fixate nutrients for plants, they can also starve plants from their nutrients, and infect the plant with diseases that can wipe out the entire crop. Fungi are known to be a costly enemy to the farming industry, but there are many precautions a farmer can take to prevent fungal disease. [1]

Kylemort at 13:18, 9 May 2018

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	Binary fission in bacteria can happen so fast that in 8 hours, 16,777,216 bacteria can be formed from just one single celled bacteria. [3]		Binary fission in bacteria can happen so fast that in 8 hours, 16,777,216 bacteria can be formed from just one single celled bacteria. [3]

	Bacteria is important to almost every soil process on the planet, which means that bacteria can survive in very harsh conditions; Whether it be in high temperatures, low temperatures, anoxic places, and areas in differing pH. A reason why bacteria is important to soils because they were one of the first organisms to begin decomposition of residues in the soil. Another and even more important role that bacteria fill is fixing nutrients for plant and other [[soil fauna]] uptake. Bacteria are responsible for dissolving phosphorus so that it is readily available for plants, and phosphorus is one of the key ingredients to a thriving plant. Also, bacteria fix nitrogen in the soil so that it is readily available to plants nearby. Plants and most other organisms are not able to utilize nitrogen gas (N2), but bacteria can use the nitrogen gas and convert it to a form that is beneficial for plant uptake. This is why you will find most bacteria in the [[rhizosphere]] where all of the plant roots typically are. [1]		Bacteria is important to almost every soil process on the planet, which means that bacteria can survive in very harsh conditions; Whether it be in high temperatures, low temperatures, anoxic places, and areas in differing pH. A reason why bacteria is important to soils because they were one of the first organisms to begin decomposition of residues in the soil. Another and even more important role that bacteria fill is fixing nutrients for plant and other [[soil fauna]] uptake. Bacteria are responsible for dissolving phosphorus so that it is readily available for plants, and phosphorus is one of the key ingredients to a thriving plant. Also, bacteria fix nitrogen ([[Nitrogen fixation]]) in the soil so that it is readily available to plants nearby. Plants and most other organisms are not able to utilize nitrogen gas (N2), but bacteria can use the nitrogen gas and convert it to a form that is beneficial for plant uptake. This is why you will find most bacteria in the [[rhizosphere]] where all of the plant roots typically are. [1]

	==Fungi==		==Fungi==

Kylemort at 13:16, 9 May 2018

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	[5] “Viruses in Soils.” Viruses in Soils \| Cell and Molecular Sciences \| Research \| The James Hutton Institute, www.hutton.ac.uk/research/groups/cell-and-molecular-sciences/virus-research/viruses-soils.		[5] “Viruses in Soils.” Viruses in Soils \| Cell and Molecular Sciences \| Research \| The James Hutton Institute, www.hutton.ac.uk/research/groups/cell-and-molecular-sciences/virus-research/viruses-soils.

	[6]		[6] “Washington State University.” Wheat & Small Grains \| Washington State University, smallgrains.wsu.edu/disease-resources/virus-diseases/soilborne-wheat-mosaic/.

Kylemort at 13:15, 9 May 2018

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	==Viruses==		==Viruses==

	[File:wheat_damage.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\| "Yellow patches of winter wheat infected with Soilborne wheat mosaic virus" (Wheat) [5] ]]		[[File:wheat_damage.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\| "Yellow patches of winter wheat infected with Soilborne wheat mosaic virus" (Wheat) [6] ]]

	Viruses are the smallest of all Microbes, and are single celled organisms. A virus is composed of genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA surrounded by a shell of protein called the "capsid". In some viruses, there is an envelope surrounding the capsid which is a spiky coat around the capsid that assists with the virus transferring to it's host. A virus is not considered a prokaryote or a eukaryote because it does not display the characteristics of a living organism. This is backed up by the fact that the virus can only survive when it is in it's host. [3]		Viruses are the smallest of all Microbes, and are single celled organisms. A virus is composed of genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA surrounded by a shell of protein called the "capsid". In some viruses, there is an envelope surrounding the capsid which is a spiky coat around the capsid that assists with the virus transferring to it's host. A virus is not considered a prokaryote or a eukaryote because it does not display the characteristics of a living organism. This is backed up by the fact that the virus can only survive when it is in it's host. [3]
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	Viruses multiply by budding and by a process called lysis. When budding, a new viral particle will be take over the host cell until the cell ends up dying. The cell dies because the virus uses the membrane of the host cell to create the envelope around the virus. In lysis, the host cell that is infected with the virus will burst open because of the new viral particles pressing outward, which results in death to the host cell. There are then many new viral particles ready to take over a new host cell to repeat the process. [3]		Viruses multiply by budding and by a process called lysis. When budding, a new viral particle will be take over the host cell until the cell ends up dying. The cell dies because the virus uses the membrane of the host cell to create the envelope around the virus. In lysis, the host cell that is infected with the virus will burst open because of the new viral particles pressing outward, which results in death to the host cell. There are then many new viral particles ready to take over a new host cell to repeat the process. [3]

	Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic diversity and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology.		Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic diversity and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology. [5]

	==References==		==References==
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	[4] “MYCORRHIZAL ASSOCIATIONS: The Web Resource.” Mycorrhizal Associations: Ectomycorrhizas, mycorrhizas.info/ecm.html.		[4] “MYCORRHIZAL ASSOCIATIONS: The Web Resource.” Mycorrhizal Associations: Ectomycorrhizas, mycorrhizas.info/ecm.html.

			[5] “Viruses in Soils.” Viruses in Soils \| Cell and Molecular Sciences \| Research \| The James Hutton Institute, www.hutton.ac.uk/research/groups/cell-and-molecular-sciences/virus-research/viruses-soils.

			[6]

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	==Viruses==		==Viruses==

	[File		[File:wheat_damage.jpg\|300px\|left\|thumb\| "Yellow patches of winter wheat infected with Soilborne wheat mosaic virus" (Wheat) [5] ]]

	Viruses are the smallest of all Microbes, and are single celled organisms. A virus is composed of genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA surrounded by a shell of protein called the "capsid". In some viruses, there is an envelope surrounding the capsid which is a spiky coat around the capsid that assists with the virus transferring to it's host. A virus is not considered a prokaryote or a eukaryote because it does not display the characteristics of a living organism. This is backed up by the fact that the virus can only survive when it is in it's host. [3]		Viruses are the smallest of all Microbes, and are single celled organisms. A virus is composed of genetic material in the form of DNA or RNA surrounded by a shell of protein called the "capsid". In some viruses, there is an envelope surrounding the capsid which is a spiky coat around the capsid that assists with the virus transferring to it's host. A virus is not considered a prokaryote or a eukaryote because it does not display the characteristics of a living organism. This is backed up by the fact that the virus can only survive when it is in it's host. [3]
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	Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic diversity and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology.		Viruses are found in almost all domains of soil, and they play an important role in those soils. There are viruses that are currently captured in the ice of Antarctica that have not been released in thousands of years. Primarily, viruses have a negative effect on soil processes because they can prohibit the uptake of nutrients to the plants indirectly. Viruses can destroy helpful bacteria and fungi, resulting in the loss of important nutrient fixation and cycling. Viruses do however play an important role in genetic diversity and nutrient storage in soils. Viruses can be trapped and house a lot of nutrients for a long time, keeping them out of that specific nutrient cycle. Also, there can be old and unknown genetics trapped in viruses that can maybe be helpful to human technology.





	==References==		==References==