We have all experienced the sweet scent that arises from the soil after fresh rainfall. Perfumes based on this fragrance are also available in the market. This peculiar odor is known as 'Petrichor'. Have you ever wondered where it comes from? It can be attributed to 'geosmin' , an organic compound produced by actinomycetes. The actinomycetes are soil bacteria that resemble fungi in morphology. Geosmin is also responsible for taste of beet roots.
So next time when you enjoy 'mitti ki saundhi saundhi khusboo' or have beet root do thank the actinomycetes.
That's intersting but I never have actually experienced that odor.
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