Soil Biological Fertility A Key to Sustainable Land Use in Agriculture
This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological characteristics of soil fertility. It demonstrates the interdependence of soil biological fertility with physical and chemical characteristics of soil. The book highlights the enormous...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2007, 2007
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2007 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- What is Soil Biological Fertility?
- Impact of Fauna on Chemical Transformations in Soil
- Impact of Microorganisms on Chemical Transformations in Soil
- Role of Fauna in Soil Physical Processes
- Contributions of Rhizosphere Interactions to Soil Biological Fertility
- Contributions of Rhizobia to Soil Nitrogen Fertility
- Contributions of Arbuscular Mycorrhizas to Soil Biological Fertility
- Relevance of Plant Root Pathogens to Soil Biological Fertility
- Relevance of Interactions amongst Soil Microorganisms to Soil Biological Fertility
- Managing the Soil Habitat for Enhanced Biological Fertility
- Sustainable Farming Systems and their Impact on Soil Biological Fertility - Some Case Studies
- Sustainability of Soil Management Practices - a Global Perspective