Fundamentals of Soil Ecology

by David C. Coleman, D. A. Crossley Jr.

This fully revised and expanded edition of Fundamentals of Soil Ecology continues its holistic approach to soil biology and ecosystem function. Students and ecosystem researchers will gain a greater understanding of the central roles that soils play in ecosystem development and function. The authors emphasize the increasing importance of soils as the organizing center for all terrestrial ecosystems and provide an overview of theory and practice of soil ecology, both from an ecosystem and evolutionary biology point of view. This volume contains updated and greatly expanded coverage of all belowground biota (roots, microbes and fauna) and methods to identify and determine its distribution and abundance. New chapters are provided on soil biodiversity and its relationship to ecosystem processes, suggested laboratory and field methods to measure biota and their activities in ecosystems..

Genres: Science

1 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Randy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great overview of the organismal ecology that occurs in the soil.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

An outstanding book.

Offers a breadth and depth of coverage on various topics exploring the relationships among soil, roots, and organisms.

Well worth reading, and worth reading more than once.

I read the library copy, but this book is worth buying.

[Sintija Valucka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for those interested in soil organisms and soil ecology!
I enjoyed the part about organisms very much! :)