than on the ground, and studies of many years have proved the
relevance of biological activities in influencing soil behavior, less
work has been done in exploring the importance, relevance, usefulness
and application of biology in geotechnical engineering.
Meanwhile, it is expected that a clear understanding of the impact
of microorganisms and biological activity on soil behavior can lead
to proper soil characterization and/or classification and even
alternative geotechnical engineering solutions. This paper reviews
the concept of biomineralization and its applications in improving
the engineering properties of soils.