The architecture and biology of soils: life in inner space
The architecture and biology of soils: life in inner space [electronic resource]
Edited by K. Ritz, I. Young.
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- Wallingford UK CABI 2011
- 244pp.;
- CABI Books .
- CABI Books .
Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. Bringing together existing knowledge in the areas of soil biology and physics, this book explores the key characteristics of soil spatial architecture, including how it develops and the consequences this has for life underground. The effects of soil's physical and biological components on their interactions and functions are used to demonstrate their roles in ecosystem dynamics.
9781845935337
10.1079/9781845935320.0000 doi
soil flora soil bacteria soil structure microbial activities bioremediation prokaryotes soil fungi Bacteria soil types microbial ecology ecosystem services soil morphology bacterium sports turf soils soil biology models soil profiles ecosystems microbial biomass
Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. Bringing together existing knowledge in the areas of soil biology and physics, this book explores the key characteristics of soil spatial architecture, including how it develops and the consequences this has for life underground. The effects of soil's physical and biological components on their interactions and functions are used to demonstrate their roles in ecosystem dynamics.
9781845935337
10.1079/9781845935320.0000 doi
soil flora soil bacteria soil structure microbial activities bioremediation prokaryotes soil fungi Bacteria soil types microbial ecology ecosystem services soil morphology bacterium sports turf soils soil biology models soil profiles ecosystems microbial biomass