Fundamentals of Soil Ecology

Author/creator Coleman, David C., 1938- Author
Other author Crossley, D. A. Jr. Author
Other author Hendrix, Paul F. Author
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.,Revised
Publication InfoAcademic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description408 p. ill 09.000 x 06.000 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Environmental Science pre-2007
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Summary Annotation This fully revised and expanded edition of Fundamentals of Soil Ecology continues its holistic approach to soil biology and ecosystem function. Students and ecosystem researchers will gain a greater understanding of the central roles that soils play in ecosystem development and function. The authors emphasize the increasing importance of soils as the organizing center for all terrestrial ecosystems and provide an overview of theory and practice of soil ecology, both from an ecosystem and evolutionary biology point of view. This volume contains updated and greatly expanded coverage of all belowground biota (roots, microbes and fauna) and methods to identify and determine its distribution and abundance. New chapters are provided on soil biodiversity and its relationship to ecosystem processes, suggested laboratory and field methods to measure biota and their activities in ecosystems..<br /><br />* Contains over 60% new material and 150 more pages<br />* Includes new chapters on soil biodiversity and its relationship to ecosystem function<br />* Outlines suggested laboratory and field methods<br />* Incorporates new pedagogical features<br />* Combines theoretical and practical approaches
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2004046994
ISBN9780121797263
ISBN0121797260 (Trade Paper) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780121797263
Stock number00991439

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