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Book The Decomposition of Cellulose by Soil Fungi and Its Effect on Plant Growth

Download or read book The Decomposition of Cellulose by Soil Fungi and Its Effect on Plant Growth written by Charles Edward Skinner and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Cellulose Decomposition and Soil Fertility

Download or read book Cellulose Decomposition and Soil Fertility written by J. Szegi and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Ecology of Saprotrophic Basidiomycetes

Download or read book Ecology of Saprotrophic Basidiomycetes written by Lynne Boddy and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2007-12-29 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The breadth and depth of understanding of many areas concerning basidiomycetes has increased dramatically since the premier publication of Frankland et al., Decomposer Basidiomycetes: their Biology and Ecology. New vistas have opened up with the advent of powerful computing, modeling and molecular approaches helping to greatly increase the general understanding of the ecology of basidiomycetes. This is tantamount to understanding the role of fungi in natural ecosystems because they are major agents of decomposition and nutrient cycling. These remarkable advances have been incorporated into this volume that discusses all aspects of saprotrophic basidiomycete ecology.

Book Concerning the Nature of the Flora Active in the Decomposition of Cellulose in the Soil  with Special Regard to the Activity of Bacteria in this Process

Download or read book Concerning the Nature of the Flora Active in the Decomposition of Cellulose in the Soil with Special Regard to the Activity of Bacteria in this Process written by René Jules Dubos and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Soil Biology Primer

Download or read book Soil Biology Primer written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Soil Microbiology  Ecology and Biochemistry

Download or read book Soil Microbiology Ecology and Biochemistry written by Eldor Paul and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 603 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry updates this widely used reference as the study and understanding of soil biota, their function, and the dynamics of soil organic matter has been revolutionized by molecular and instrumental techniques, and information technology. Knowledge of soil microbiology, ecology and biochemistry is central to our understanding of organisms and their processes and interactions with their environment. In a time of great global change and increased emphasis on biodiversity and food security, soil microbiology and ecology has become an increasingly important topic. Revised by a group of world-renowned authors in many institutions and disciplines, this work relates the breakthroughs in knowledge in this important field to its history as well as future applications. The new edition provides readable, practical, impactful information for its many applied and fundamental disciplines. Professionals turn to this text as a reference for fundamental knowledge in their field or to inform management practices. New section on "Methods in Studying Soil Organic Matter Formation and Nutrient Dynamics" to balance the two successful chapters on microbial and physiological methodology Includes expanded information on soil interactions with organisms involved in human and plant disease Improved readability and integration for an ever-widening audience in his field Integrated concepts related to soil biota, diversity, and function allow readers in multiple disciplines to understand the complex soil biota and their function

Book The Decomposition of Organic Matter in Soils by Fungi

Download or read book The Decomposition of Organic Matter in Soils by Fungi written by Rachel Tayiana Nyokabi Muito Kabuyah and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Macromolecular structures, such as lignin and cellulose, are important components of soil organic carbon, the major terrestrial global carbon pool. The degradation of these macromolecules, including lignin and cellulose, in plant-derived soil organic matter, is important to the global carbon cycle. In grasslands, saprotrophic (decomposer) fungi are major decomposers of such organic material. Some of these compounds, such as lignin are relatively resistant to decay by the microbial community if compared with other compound classes such as cellulose. In this work we investigate the involvement of fungi in the decomposition of both lignin and cellulose and look to link the decomposition processes observed in the field to those observed in a laboratory-controlled environment. The key findings of this work are:- Field based experiments in both tropical and temperate environments indicated that lignin can be degraded completely, most likely by white-rot fungi, as shown by the shifts in the [Ac/Al]S, [Ac/Al]G and [S/G] relative lignin decomposition state proxies. The results confirm that even in a very low carbon environment, fungi are able to completely degrade lignin over time. However, lignin is degraded much faster in tropical environments. Culturing experiments showed that it was possible to isolate a number of fungi present on the degraded wheat straw collected in the field, especially soft-rot fungi. When used in microcosm experiments using a range of organic substrates, the relative lignin decomposition state proxies indicated that Absidia cylindrospora and Trichoderma koningii are not able to completely degrade lignin but preferentially degrade cellulose. Cellulose degradation rates are much higher than those of lignin in degraded field samples over time, confirming previous work.

Book Studies on the Decomposition of Cellulose in Soils  Classic Reprint

Download or read book Studies on the Decomposition of Cellulose in Soils Classic Reprint written by Ira Guy McBeth and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Studies on the Decomposition of Cellulose in Soils Extensive investigations during the last few years have shown that the decomposition of cellulose is by no means limited to the bacteria of soils. The filamentous fungi possessing this power are very numerous and many species are exceedingly active agents in the destruction of cellulose. In the humid soils of the East the filamentous fungi are perhaps of greater importance than bacteria in the destruction of cellulose, while in the semi-arid soils of the West the reverse is apparently true. Several Species of Actinomyces are also known to have the power of dissolving cellulose and because of their general distribution, these organisms are undoubtedly a factor in the destruction of cellulose in soils. This paper deals, for the most part, with investigations of cellulose-dissolving bac teria. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Book Enzymology of Disturbed Soils

Download or read book Enzymology of Disturbed Soils written by S. Kiss and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1998-10-21 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The disturbance of soils, like other phenomena of environmental pollution, encountered in so many areas all over the world, has become a subject of extensive concern and has led to a vast amount of literature in the field of enzymology, too.The book is the first comprehensive and updated review of the enzymological literature on three great categories of disturbed soils, including their remediation. The volume consists of three sections: I. Enzymology of oil-contaminated soils; II. Enzymology of soils affected by industrial emissions; and III, enzymology of technogenic soils. Within each section the reviewed studies are grouped by country.The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, environmental scientists, conservationists, and many other scientists in these and related fields.

Book Soil Fungi and Soil Fertility

Download or read book Soil Fungi and Soil Fertility written by S. D. Garrett and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil Fungi and Soil Fertility

Book Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality

Download or read book Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality written by Jaap Bloem and published by CABI. This book was released on 2005-12-20 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a selection of microbiological methods which are applicable or already applied in regional or national soil quality monitoring programmes. An overview is given of approaches to monitoring, evaluating and managing soil quality (Part I), followed by a selection of methods which are described in sufficient detail to use the book as a practical handbook in the laboratory (Part II). Finally a census is given of the main methods used in over 30 European laboratories. The book is aimed at different levels: soil scientists, technicians, policy makers, land managers and students.

Book The Soil and the Microbe

Download or read book The Soil and the Microbe written by Selman Abraham Waksman and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The soil and the plant. The microbe and its activities. The soil population and its distribution. Rôle of microbes in the decomposition of organic substances in the soil. Transformation of nitrogen by soil microbes. Transformation of mineral substances in soil through the direct or indirect action of microorganisms. Interrelationships between higher plants and soil microorganisms. Modification of the soil population. Importance of microbes in soil fertility.

Book Beneficial Microbes in Agro Ecology

Download or read book Beneficial Microbes in Agro Ecology written by N. Amaresan and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 936 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beneficial Microbes in Agro-Ecology: Bacteria and Fungi is a complete resource on the agriculturally important beneficial microflora used in agricultural production technologies. Included are 30 different bacterial genera relevant in the sustainability, mechanisms, and beneficial natural processes that enhance soil fertility and plant growth. The second part of the book discusses 23 fungal genera used in agriculture for the management of plant diseases and plant growth promotion. Covering a wide range of bacteria and fungi on biocontrol and plant growth promoting properties, the book will help researchers, academics and advanced students in agro-ecology, plant microbiology, pathology, entomology, and nematology. Presents a comprehensive collection of agriculturally important bacteria and fungi Provides foundational knowledge of each core organism utilized in agro-ecology Identifies the genera of agriculturally important microorganisms

Book Plant Litter

    Book Details:
  • Author : Björn Berg
  • Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
  • Release : 2013-11-19
  • ISBN : 3642388213
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book Plant Litter written by Björn Berg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the 2nd edition, there have been substantial developments in the field of litter decomposition. This fully revised and updated 3rd edition of Plant Litter reflects and discusses new findings and re-evaluates earlier ones in light of recent research and with regard to current areas of investigation. The availability of several long-term studies allows a more in-depth approach to decomposition patterns and to the later stages of decomposition, as well as to humus formation and accumulation. The latest information focuses on three fields: - the effects of manganese on decomposition and possibly on carbon sequestration, - new findings on decomposition dynamics, and - the new analytical technique using 13C-NMR.

Book Mycorrhizal Symbiosis

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sally E. Smith
  • Publisher : Academic Press
  • Release : 2010-07-26
  • ISBN : 0080559344
  • Pages : 815 pages

Download or read book Mycorrhizal Symbiosis written by Sally E. Smith and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2010-07-26 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The roots of most plants are colonized by symbiotic fungi to form mycorrhiza, which play a critical role in the capture of nutrients from the soil and therefore in plant nutrition. Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is recognized as the definitive work in this area. Since the last edition was published there have been major advances in the field, particularly in the area of molecular biology, and the new edition has been fully revised and updated to incorporate these exciting new developments. Over 50% new material Includes expanded color plate section Covers all aspects of mycorrhiza Presents new taxonomy Discusses the impact of proteomics and genomics on research in this area