Product Description

An exploration of the most complex microbial ecosystems with incisive reviews of developments in soil science. It presents techniques of chemical analysis, refinements of environmental protection measures, and methods for maximizing agricultural yields. It also addresses a wide range of biochemical processes and practical applications of advanced biotechnologies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2823784 in Books
• Published on: 2000-03-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 519 pages

Review
"Universal praise for previous volumes. . . . . .The broad range of topics [in volume 7] includes chapters focusing on minerals (sulfur), organisms (nematophagous fungi), and analytical techniques (extraction of enzymes from soils)." ---Biological Abstracts/RRM ." . .[volume 8 is] an invaluable collection for which the authors of the individual chapters and the editors should take credit. . ..well written, well researched and well referenced." ---Journal of Soil Science ." . .volume 8 achieves the high standards established by its forerunners. . ..a clearly written evaluation of the historical and current aspects of the allotted topics. . . .an excellent addition to the library of soil microbiologists and soil biochemists as well as most general soil scientists." ---Soil Science ." . .volume 9 continues the tradition of valuable review articles, authoritatively written and extensively referenced. . ..should be a priority as a library purchase." ---European Journal of Soil Science

From the Back Cover
An exploration of the most complex microbial ecosystems with incisive reviews of developments in soil science. It presents techniques of chemical analysis, refinements of environmental protection measures, and methods for maximizing agricultural yields. It also addresses a wide range of biochemical processes and practical applications of advanced biotechnologies.