ABSTRACT
The concept of biodegradation and sustainability is attained through natural processes for which the role of both biotic and a biotic factors is significant. A balanced activity of biological organisms in nature helps to convert the organic materials being accumulated on the earth’s surface. Microorganisms perform various roles in this, from the initial stage of accumulation of organic substrate and its bioconversion to organic matter in soil with the release of varying compounds. Microbes that are effective in converting larger organic materials to smaller molecules or compounds can be observed and obtained and utilized for large scaled ecomposition. This chapter discusses the production of biodegradable wastes by anthropogenic activity and the role of microbes in its degradation. Here the molecular level identification of the seorganisms facilitates inaccurate identification and their utilization in waste management. The conversion of waste is facilitated by different groups of microorganisms in the environment and their ability can be effectively utilized and applied in agriculture.
