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2 Microbial Decomposition: An Overview	18
2.1 Definition and stages of microbial decompositi	18
2.2 Key microbial players involved in decompositio	18
2.3 Factors influencing microbial decomposition	18
3 Mechanisms of Microbial Decomposition	19
3.1 Enzymatic breakdown of organic matter	19
3.2 Role of microbial communities in nutrient cycl	19
3.3 Interaction between different microbial specie	19
4 Soil Health Indicators and Microbial Decompositi	20
4.1 Definition and key indicators of soil health	20
4.2 Relationship between microbial activity and so	20
4.3 Impact of microbial decomposition on soil stru	21
5 Ecological Implications of Microbial Decompositi	21
5.1 Contribution to carbon cycling and climate cha	21
5.2 Influence on soil biodiversity and ecosystem r	21
5.3 Effects on plant health and productivity	22
6 Enhancing Microbial Decomposition for Soil Healt	22
6.1 Strategies to promote beneficial microbial act	22
6.2 Use of microbial inoculants and biofertilizers	22
6.3 Impact of soil management practices on microbi	22
7 Case Studies	23
7.1 Enzymatic activities in composting systems	23
7.2 Soil Organic matter changes in different agric	24
7.3 Microbial decomposition in agroforestry system	24
7.4 The role of biochar in enhancing microbial dec	24
7.5 Emerging technologies for monitoring and enhan	24
8 Challenges and Future Directions	24
8.1 Challenges in studying and managing microbial	24
8.2 Advances in molecular techniques for studying	24
8.3 Future research needs and potential areas for	25
9 Concluding Remarks	25

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