Overview

In terrestrial ecosystems, soil microorganisms and soil animals are essential for litter degradation, soil formation and the availability of nutrients and trace elements. The measurement of biological soil parameters allows a rapid evaluation of the effects of chemical and physical influences due to pollutants or soil management. This book introduces a number of well proved methods for the analysis of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur cycles. It focuses further on the determination of the number and biomass of microorganisms, algae and animals in the soil. Particular emphasis is placed on the comprehensible and complete description of the experimental procedures.

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Author:   Franz Schinner ,  Richard Öhlinger ,  Ellen Kandeler ,  Rosa Margesin
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.682kg
ISBN:  

9783642646331

ISBN 10:   3642646336
Pages:   426
Publication Date:   16 September 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I Methods in Soil Microbiology.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Soil Sampling and Sample Preparation.- 3 Bacterial Biomass.- 4 Indirect Estimation of Microbial Biomass.- 5 Community Structure of Soil Microorganisms.- 6 Soil Respiration.- 7 Dynamics of Soil Organic Matter.- 8 Non-Symbiontic Nitrogen Fixation.- 9 Nitrogen Mineralization.- 10 Nitrification and Denitrification.- 11 Enzymes Involved in Nitrogen Metabolism.- 12 Enzymes Involved in Carbon Metabolism.- 13 Enzymes Involved in Phosphorus Metabolism.- 14 Enzymes Involved in Sulfur Metabolism.- 15 Enzymes Involved in Intracellular Metabolism.- 16 Adenosine Phosphates.- 17 Indolic and Phenolic Compounds.- 18 Ectomycorrhizae.- 19 Soil Algae.- 20 Ecophysiological Parameters.- II Methods in Soil Zoology.- 21 Introduction.- 22 Microfauna.- 23 Mesofauna.- 24 Endogeic Macrofauna.- 25 Epigeic Macrofauna.- 26 Functional Activity of Soil Animals.- 27 Microbial-Faunal Interactions in Soils.- III Methods in Soil Physics and Chemistry.- 28 Methods in Soil Physics.- 29 Methods in Soil Chemistry.- Appendix: Basic Laboratory Equipment.

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"""This is a useful collection of methods for soil biologists describing a wide range of the most tried and tested methods. Each chapter is written by a recognised expert and the format is clear and easy to read with clear diagrams and explanations."" Society for General Microbiology"

This is a useful collection of methods for soil biologists describing a wide range of the most tried and tested methods. Each chapter is written by a recognised expert and the format is clear and easy to read with clear diagrams and explanations. Society for General Microbiology

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