Unveiling the hidden world beneath: A showcase of soil microorganisms at MikroMondo

IF 2 3区农林科学 Q3 ECOLOGY

Pedobiologia Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.pedobi.2024.151015

Heribert Insam , Julia Ecker , Theo Hug , Suzanne Kapelari , Edoardo Mandolini , Thorsten Schwerte , Julia Zöhrer , Judith Ascher-Jenull

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Abstract

MikroMondo, a forthcoming science center in Austria, will be dedicated to the fascinating world of microorganisms, with a special focus on soil and its intricate biodiversity. Designed to promote soil literacy among the public, MikroMondo will feature cutting-edge exhibits, among them Europe's tallest Winogradsky column, live demonstrations of plant-microbe interactions (e.g., mycorrhization of pine seedlings in transparent soil columns), and engaging sound-producing slime molds. These exhibits aim to captivate visitors and highlight the vital role of microorganisms in soil ecosystems. The center will also offer interactive, hands-on activities tailored for school pupils, students, and educators, designed to deepen understanding of microbiological processes such as carbon and nutrient cycling, plant-microbe symbiosis, and soil microbial diversity. Activities will include guided microscopy sessions, microbial cultivation, the creation of Winogradsky columns, and decomposition and gas production experiments. MikroMondo’s innovative approach will inspire curiosity and enhance public appreciation of the hidden world beneath our feet, fostering a new generation of soil stewards and microbial enthusiasts.

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揭开下面隐藏的世界：在MikroMondo展示土壤微生物

即将在奥地利建成的科学中心MikroMondo将致力于研究迷人的微生物世界，特别关注土壤及其复杂的生物多样性。为了提高公众对土壤的认识，MikroMondo将展出最前沿的展品，其中包括欧洲最高的Winogradsky柱，植物与微生物相互作用的现场演示（例如，松树幼苗在透明土壤柱中的菌根化），以及引人注意的发声粘液霉菌。这些展品旨在吸引游客，突出微生物在土壤生态系统中的重要作用。该中心还将为小学生、学生和教育工作者提供互动的实践活动，旨在加深对微生物过程的理解，如碳和养分循环、植物-微生物共生以及土壤微生物多样性。活动将包括显微镜指导课程、微生物培养、Winogradsky色谱柱的创建以及分解和产气实验。MikroMondo的创新方法将激发人们的好奇心，提高公众对我们脚下隐藏世界的欣赏，培养新一代的土壤管理员和微生物爱好者。

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Pedobiologia 环境科学-生态学

CiteScore

4.20

自引率

8.70%

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审稿时长

64 days

期刊介绍： Pedobiologia publishes peer reviewed articles describing original work in the field of soil ecology, which includes the study of soil organisms and their interactions with factors in their biotic and abiotic environments. Analysis of biological structures, interactions, functions, and processes in soil is fundamental for understanding the dynamical nature of terrestrial ecosystems, a prerequisite for appropriate soil management. The scope of this journal consists of fundamental and applied aspects of soil ecology; key focal points include interactions among organisms in soil, organismal controls on soil processes, causes and consequences of soil biodiversity, and aboveground-belowground interactions. We publish: original research that tests clearly defined hypotheses addressing topics of current interest in soil ecology (including studies demonstrating nonsignificant effects); descriptions of novel methodological approaches, or evaluations of current approaches, that address a clear need in soil ecology research; innovative syntheses of the soil ecology literature, including metaanalyses, topical in depth reviews and short opinion/perspective pieces, and descriptions of original conceptual frameworks; and short notes reporting novel observations of ecological significance.