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Soil Biology & Ecology: The Basics
About this book
Soil Biology & Ecology: The Basics offers an accessible introduction to the diverse and dynamic world beneath our feet. This book explores soil as a thriving habitat, detailing the rich biodiversity of microorganisms and macroorganisms that sustain essential ecological cycles. It covers the key biochemical cycles in soil, including carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur, explaining how these processes contribute to soil fertility and ecosystem health. With a focus on ecological relationships like symbiosis and competition, this guide illuminates the vital role of soil in supporting life and agricultural productivity. Ideal for students, researchers, and nature enthusiasts, the book is a foundational resource for understanding soil's impact on the biosphere and human food production. Key Features:
- Comprehensive overview of soil as a living ecosystem
- Detailed coverage of soil microbiota, macrobiota, and biochemical cycles
- Insights into ecological relationships and their practical applications Readership:
Suitable for students, researchers, and general readers interested in natural sciences
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Table of contents
- Welcome
- Table of Content
- Title
- BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
- PREFACE
- Soil as a Living Habitat, General Considerations
- Soil Biodiversity, Microbiota
- Soil Biodiversity, Macrobiota
- Cycles of Matter in Soil, Carbon Cycle
- Cycles of Matter in Soil, Nitrogen Cycle
- Cycles of Matter in Soil: Phosphorus, Sulfur, Metals
- Ecological Relationships Between Soil Organisms, Symbioses, Applications of Soil Ecology