Soil Microbiology
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Social structure has a significant influence on erosion, water intake, and crop growth. A stable granulated soil will permit rapid water uptake, drainage, aeration and beneficial microbial activity, whereas a dispersed or compact soil has a low infiltration rate Crops grow more luxuriantly in fertilized, well-aerated, drained and granulated soils. The most important factors in maintaining or improving the granulation of soils are the presence of microorganisms and their decomposition products. Microorganisms play a very important role in agriculture. They are useful in maintaining soil texture and fertility. So, study of soil Microbiology is very important for successful practice of Agriculture.
The present book covers various aspects of soil science and role of various microorganisms as biogeochemical agents for conducting various biogeochemical cycles and thereby contributing for enhancement of soil fertility.
Contents of the book include:
Basic Concepts of Soil • Physical Properties of Soil • Chemical and Mineralogical Properties of Soil • Microbial Flora of Soil • Soil Organic Matter and Humus • Microorganisms as Biogeochemical Agents • Cycling of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen • Nitrogen Cycle • Sulphur Cycle • Phosphorus Cycle • Iron Cycle • Microbial Transformation of Potassium • Microbial Transformation of Manganese • Microbial Transformation of Other Minerals • Microbial Ecology and Associations
The present book attempts to offer basic concepts of all the essential components of soil microbiology used for agriculture study purposes and should prove of help to all students and professionals engaged in agriculture study and practices. This book will prove of great help to students Pursuing U.G. and P.G. courses in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences and technology, food science and technology as well as other basic science courses (Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences) where this subject forms a part of its applied biotechnology curricula.
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| Author | H.A. Modi |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN | 978-81-7132-718-8 |
| Language | English |
| Number Of Pages | xiv+170 |
| Publication Year | 2013 |
| Publisher | Pointer Publishers, Jaipur |