Soil Biochemistry: Volume 8 (Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment) - Softcover

Bollag, Jean-Marc; Stotzky, G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 036740236X ISBN 13: 9780367402365

Publisher: CRC Press, 2019

Synopsis

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.

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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

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 036740236X
• ISBN 13: 9780367402365
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432