The Detailed Study on Calcium Precipitating Bacteria

The book delves into microbiologically induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP), highlighting its significance as a bio-geochemical process in soil. It traces the origins of biomineralization back to the Precambrian era and discusses the three polymorphic forms of calcium carbonate: calcite, aragonite, and vaterite. Key microorganisms involved in this process include cyanobacteria, microalgae, and sulfate-reducing bacteria, which utilize various mechanisms such as urea hydrolysis and denitrification to induce precipitation. The text also explores autotrophic and heterotrophic pathways for calcium carbonate production.