Soil Biochemistry: Volume 8 (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment)
CRC Press
ISBN13:
9780367402365
$90.74
Stressing the potential application of biochemical processes in soil to environmental biotechnology, this state-of-the-art reference considers the vital role that such biochemical processes have in the environment - emphasizing the activity of micro-organisms in soil.;An up-to-date analysis of biological reactions in soil, Volume 8 of Soil Biochemistry highlights: traditional as well as molecular and immunlogical techniques for detecting specific micro-organisms in soil; the fate of introduced genetically-modified organisms; the problem of competition by the indigenous microbial populations with the introduced organisms; the use of a white rot fungus, Phanerochaete chrysosporium, for bioremediative purposes in soil; the interaction of xenobiotics, such as pesticides, with soil organisms; generic microbial metabolism and degradation pathways; the inhibition of the nitrification process by allelochemicals released by plants; the microbial mineralization of various compounds under anaerobic conditions, explaining its importance in the global carbon cycle; the formation of soil organic matter, particularly in forest soils; and CPMAS 13C-NMR spectroscopy, a major analytical technique to determine the chemicals or chemical groups involved in the humification process.;Presenting a multidisciplinary approach to the field by internationally acclaimed scientists, Soil Biochemistry, Volume 8 is intended for professionals and students in the fields of soil science; microbiology; biochemistry; environmental science, engineering and technology; biogeochemistry; biotechnology; agronomy; plant pathology; and microbial ecology.
- | Author: Bollag
- | Publisher: Crc Press
- | Publication Date: Sep 19, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 432 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 036740236X
- | ISBN-13: 9780367402365
- Author:
- Bollag
- Publisher:
- Crc Press
- Publication Date:
- Sep 19, 2019
- Number of pages:
- 432 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 036740236X
- ISBN-13:
- 9780367402365