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Different techniques for isolation of soil microorganisms have been described. Since fungi form the bulk of soil microbiota, techniques to isolate these are emphasized. Dilution Plate technique is probably the best for quantitative determination of microbes.
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Mukerji, K.G. (2002). Soil Microbes. In: Mukerji, K.G., Manoharachary, C., Chamola, B.P. (eds) Techniques in Mycorrhizal Studies. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3209-3_2
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