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Nitrogen Fixation (Volume 0) - Softcover

Postgate, John

 
9780521648530: Nitrogen Fixation (Volume 0)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 052164853X ISBN 13: 9780521648530
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1998

Synopsis

The fixation of nitrogen--the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to a form that plants can use--is fundamental to the productivity of the biosphere and therefore to the ability of the expanding human population to feed itself. Although the existence and importance of the process of biological nitrogen fixation has been recognized for more than a century, scientific advances over the past few decades have radically altered our understanding of its nature and mechanisms. This book provides an introductory-level survey of biological nitrogen fixation, covering the role of the process in the global nitrogen cycle as well as its biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology, general biology and prospects for its future exploitation. This new edition has been fully updated to include the most recent developments in the field, providing an up-to-date and accessible account of this key biological process.

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Book Description

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to a form which plants can use is fundamental to the productivity of the biosphere. This book provides an introductory-level survey of biological nitrogen fixation, covering the role of the process in the global nitrogen cycle as well as its biochemistry, physiology, genetics, ecology, general biology and prospects for its future exploitation. This new edition has been fully updated to include the most recent developments, providing an up-to-date and accessible account of this key biological process.

Review

"This book is compact and easy to read. In just over 100 pages, Postgate covers the basic aspects of biological nitrogen fixation and its role in present and future agricultural production...recommended for readers wanting accessible and comprehensive information on this important aspect of the global nitrogen cycle." Journal of Environmental Quality

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
052164853X
ISBN 13 
9780521648530
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
124