Soil microbiology

by Tate, Robert L.

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Full title :Soil microbiology / Robert L. Tate.

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An'updated'text'exploring'the'properties'of the soil microbial community'' Today, the environmentally oriented specialties of microbiology are'shifting'from'considering'a'single or a few microbial species to'focusing on'the entire microbial community and its interactions.' The third edition of'Soil Microbiology'has been fully revised and updated'to reflect this change, with'a'new focus on microbial communities and how they impact global ecology.' The'third'edition still'provides'thorough coverage of basic'soil microbiology'principles, yet the textbook'also'expands students' understanding of'the role'the'soil microbial community plays in global environmental health and human health.'They can also learn more about the techniques used to conduct analysis at this level.' Readers'will benefit from the edition's expanded use of figures and tables'as well as the'recommendations'for further reading found'within each chapter.'' Considers the impact of'environmental perturbations on microbial community structure as well as the implications for soil system functions'' Discusses the impact of soil microbial communities on food and health related issues' Emphasizes the importance of soil microbial communities on'the'sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems and solutions to global'issues'''' This third edition is'a'suitable'text'for'those studying'soil'microbiology and'soil'ecology'at the undergraduate or graduate'level. It'also'serves'as a valuable reference tool for professionals working in'the fields of'reclamation and soil management.''