| The Architecture and Biology of Soils: Life in Inner Space Contributor(s): Ritz, Karl (Editor), Young, Iain (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1845935322 ISBN-13: 9781845935320 Publisher: Cabi OUR PRICE: $196.08 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Soil Science |
| Dewey: 631.4 |
| LCCN: 2011021526 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.9" W x 9.7" (1.63 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. Bringing together existing knowledge in the areas of soil biology and physics, this book explores the key characteristics of soil spatial architecture, including how it develops and the consequences this has for life underground. The effects of soil's physical and biological components on their interactions and functions are used to demonstrate their roles in ecosystem dynamics. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ritz, Karl: - Karl Ritz is at Cranfield University, UK.Young, Iain: - Iain Young is at the School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Australia. |