The fourth edition of Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry updates this widely used reference as the study and understanding of soil biota, their function, and the dynamics of soil organic matter has been revolutionized by molecular and instrumental techniques, and information technology. Knowledge of soil microbiology, ecology and biochemistry is central to our understanding of organisms and their processes and interactions with their environment. In a time of great global change and increased emphasis on biodiversity and food security, soil microbiology and ecology has become an increasingly important topic. Revised by a group of world-renowned authors in many institutions and disciplines, this work relates the breakthroughs in knowledge in this important field to its history as well as future applications. The new edition provides readable, practical, impactful information for its many applied and fundamental disciplines. Professionals turn to this text as a reference for fundamental knowledge in their field or to inform management practices. New section on Methods in Studying Soil Organic Matter Formation and Nutrient Dynamics to balance the two successful chapters on microbial and physiological methodologyIncludes expanded information on soil interactions with organisms involved in human and plant diseaseImproved readability and integration for an ever-widening audience in his fieldIntegrated concepts related to soil biota, diversity, and function allow readers in multiple disciplines to understand the complex soil biota and their function INDICE: (1) Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry(2) The Soil as a Habitat for Soil Biota(3) The Soil Prokaryotes Occurrence(4) Soil Fungi and Eukaryotic Alga(5) Soil Fauna(6) Molecular Methods for Investigating Soil Biota(7) The Physiology and Biochemistry of Soil Biota(8) Physiological and Biochemical Methods for Studying Soil Biota(9) The Spatial Distribution of Soil Biota(10) The Ecology of the Soil Biota and their Function(11) The Ecology of Plant -Soil Biota Mutualism(12) The Formation of Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Cycling(13) Methods for Studying the Molecular Structure of Soil Organic Matter(14) Nitrogen Transformations in a Changing Environment(15) Biological N Inputs and their Role in Ecosystem Services(16) Biological Cycling of Inorganic Nutrients and Metals in Soils and their Role in Soil Biochemistry(17) The Modelling of Soil Organic Matter Dynamics and Nutrient Cycling(18) Management of Soil Biota and Their Processes(19) Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry
- ISBN: 978-0-12-415955-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 576
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2014
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés