Editorial Unimagdalena

Description in English: Introduction to soil biology and Microbiology presents a bibliographic review of the organisms present in soils, their role in the health and fertility of the resource, and their essentiality for most of the ecosystemic services that make life on Earth possible. Initially, a historical vision of soil biology and microbiology is shown, followed by a recognition of the soil as a habitat, its communities, and their roles. Particular emphasis is placed on the microbiota and their symbiotic relationships acting directly on biogeochemical cycles. Finally, biological concepts in soil sustainability are presented, including quality bioindicators, microbial interactions and their role in agroecosystems, climate regulation, and conservation strategies for promoting resource biodiversity, emphasizing the dry tropics. Through this text, we will contribute to raising awareness about the importance of soil biodiversity and highlighting its role in the search for solutions to the global threats posed by climate change and other current problems within the Development Goals (SDG) framework and the multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).