Definition - What does Tensile Strength mean? Tensile strength is the ability of a material to withstand a pulling (tensile) force. It is customarily measured in units of force per cross-sectional area. This is an important concept in engineering, especially in the fields of material science, mechanical engineering and structural engineering.
Microorganisms In A Compost Pile. Microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes account for most of the decomposition that takes place in a pile. They are considered chemical decomposers, because they change the chemistry of organic wastes.
Microorganisms in the Namib Desert. Microorganisms include viruses, prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea), and microscopic single-and multi-cellular eukaryotes including fungi, algae and protozoa.ere they serve as critical regulators of temperature, soil moisture and stability of the soil. Mycorrhizal fungi are associated with the roots of many plants in the Namib, including grasses on the gravel plains and in the dunes, as well as with Welwitschia mirabilis4-7.