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Soil Organic Matter: Biological and Ecological Effects
Soil Organic Matter Biological and Ecological Effects Author:Robert L. Tate The importance of soil organic matter in the total ecosystem has long been recognized, yet it is the chemical aspects that have always been stressed. This is the first exploration of soil organic matter to examine its function and behavior in the ecosystem with an emphasis on its biological characteristics. It provides a comprehensive survey of ... more »this essential soil component. Each chapter starts with an introduction to the subject and builds to a state-of-the-art analysis. Specific ecosystems, such as forests, grasslands, agricultural soils and organic soils are discussed and basic biological properties, including soil enzymes, humification and lignin, are examined.« less