The vast majority of microorganisms found in soils have been successfully cultured in the laboratory.

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Despite the fact that soils are teeming with microorganisms, it is estimated that less than 1% of them can be cultured in the laboratory using traditional techniques. This is due to the fact that many microorganisms require very specific environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, pH, nutrient availability) that are difficult to replicate in the lab. Therefore, the vast majority of microorganisms in soils likely remain uncultured and unknown.

The Vast Majority of Microorganisms Found in Soils Have Been