Microorganisms can be found anywhere, ranging from soil to air, and even in the human body and animals.
Bacteria are the most common microorganisms found in nature, including in Indonesia.
One of the famous microbiological studies from Indonesia is the discovery of streptomycin antibiotic producing bacteria by Prof. Dr. Djoko Soejarto in 1943.
Microorganisms have an important role in the natural nutritional cycle, such as decomposition of organic matter into nutrients for plants.
Some types of microorganisms can be used to produce food and drinks, such as yogurt, kefir, and tempeh.
Indonesia has a high biodiversity, so many unique microorganisms can be found there.
Microorganisms play an important role in industrial production, such as bio fuel production and chemicals.
Water quality in Indonesia can be influenced by the existence of microorganisms, such as coliform bacteria that can indicate poor water quality.
Microorganisms also have an important role in the medical field, such as in the development of vaccines and drugs.
Indonesia has several well -known microbiology laboratories, such as the Microbiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia and the Microbiology Laboratory Center for Veterinary Research Center.
