Soil Biochemistry: Volume 7 / Edition 1

by Jean-Marc Bollag, G. Stotzky

Overview

This book describes the interactions between soil minerals and microorganisms to more specialized areas such as the formation of desert varnishes. It is helpful for scientists and students who want to extend their knowledge of and research into soil biochemistry.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824785758
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/10/1991
Series:	Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment , #22
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

G. STOTZKY Department of Biology New York University New York; JEAN-MARC BOLLAG Department of Agronomy The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

Table of Contents

1. Biochemistry of Sulfur Cycling in Soil 2. Problems Related to the Humification Processes in Soils of Temperate Climates 3. Nematophagous Fungi and Their Activities in Soil 4. Application of Molecular Techniques to Soil Biochemistry 5. Desert Varnish: A Biological Perspective 6. Extraction of Enzymes from Soils 7. Biochemical Analysis of Biomass, Community Structure,Nutritional Status, and Metabolic Activity ofMicrobial Communities in Soil 8. Factors Affecting the Movement of Microorganisms in Soils 9. Interactions Between Soil Minerals and Microorganisms

Editorial Reviews

Explores the role of biochemical processes in the soil environment, particularly the activity of microorganisms, and the potential application of those processes to environmental biotechnology. The 11 papers also highlight the application of molecular biology and microbial genetics to soil biology and biochemistry. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic microbial transformations of natural and xenobiotic organic compounds in surface and subsurface soils and sediments, interactions between soil microorganisms and radionuclides and organometallic compounds, the role of clay minerals and clay- enzyme complexes in transformations and interactions, and the soil as a reservoir of viruses. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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