Methods In Soil Biology

Author : Franz Schinner,Richard Öhlinger,Ellen Kandeler,Rosa Margesin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642609664

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Methods in Soil Biology by Franz Schinner,Richard Öhlinger,Ellen Kandeler,Rosa Margesin Pdf

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.

Author : Ajit Varma,Ralf Oelmüller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540708650

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Advanced Techniques in Soil Microbiology by Ajit Varma,Ralf Oelmüller Pdf

This book presents a wide range of biotechnological methods for application in soil microbiology analysis, including all essential methods involving molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, and structural biology, such as transcriptome analysis, RNAi technology, molecular matchmaking, RAPD, T-RFLP and FT/MS. The techniques and procedures presented here offer practical guides for immediate use in the laboratory. This volume will be of use both to the first-timer and to the experienced scientist.

Author : Fatima M. S. Moreira,E. Jeroen Huising,David E. Bignell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781136573101

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A Handbook of Tropical Soil Biology by Fatima M. S. Moreira,E. Jeroen Huising,David E. Bignell Pdf

This practical handbook describes sampling and laboratory assessment methods for the biodiversity of a number of key functional groups of soil organisms, including insects, earthworms, nematodes, fungi and bacteria. The methods have been assembled and the protocols drafted by a number of scientists associated with the UNEP-GEF funded Conservation and Sustainable Management of Below-Ground Biodiversity Project, executed by the Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF) Institute of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). The methods provide a standardized basis for characterizing soil biodiversity and current land uses in terrestrial natural, semi-natural and agroecosystems in tropical forests and at forest margins. The aim is to assess soil biodiversity against current and historic land use practices both at plot and landscape scales and, further, to identify opportunities for improved sustainable land management through the introduction, management or remediation of soil biota, thus reducing the need for external inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides. The book also contains extensive advice on the handling of specimens and the allocation of organisms to strain or functional group type. Published with TSBF-CIAT, CTA, UNEP and GEF

Author : Eldor A. Paul
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123914118

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Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry by Eldor A. Paul Pdf

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

Author : Kassem Alef,Paolo Nannipieri
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015049078481

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Methods in Applied Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry by Kassem Alef,Paolo Nannipieri Pdf

Quality control and quality assurance in applied soil microbiology and biochemistry. Soil sampling, handling, storage and analysis. Enrichment, isolation and counting of soil microrganisms. Anaerobic microbial activities in soil. Enzyme activities. Microbial biomass. Community structure. Field methods. Bioremediation of soil.

Author : Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189862

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Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis (Soil Health series, Volume 2) by Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha Pdf

Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis Analyzing, comparing, and understanding soil health data The maintenance of healthy soil resources is instrumental to the success of an array of global efforts and initiatives. Whether they are working to combat food shortages, conserve our ecosystems, or mitigate the impact of climate change, researchers and agriculturalists the world over must be able to correctly examine and understand the complex nature of this essential resource. These new volumes have been designed to meet this need, addressing the many dimensions of soil health analysis in chapters that are concise, accessible and applicable to the tasks at hand. Soil Health, Volume Two: Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis provides explanations of the best practices by which one may arrive at valuable, comparable data and incisive conclusions, and covers topics including: Sampling considerations and field evaluations Assessment and interpretation of soil-test biological activity Macro- and micronutrients in soil quality and health PLFA and EL-FAME indicators Offering a practical guide to collecting and understanding soil health data, this volume will be of great interest to all those working in agriculture, private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic-, state-, and federal-research projects, as well as state and federal soil conservation, water quality and other environmental programs.

Author : Else K. Bünemann,Astrid Oberson,Emmanuel Frossard
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642152719

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Phosphorus in Action by Else K. Bünemann,Astrid Oberson,Emmanuel Frossard Pdf

Phosphorus (P) is a finite resource which is essential for life. It is a limiting nutrient in many ecosystems but also a pollutant which can affect biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and change the ecology of water bodies. This book collects the latest information on biological processes in soil P cycling, which to date have remained much less understood than physico-chemical processes. The methods section presents spectroscopic techniques and the characterization of microbial P forms, as well as the use of tracers, molecular approaches and modeling of soil-plant systems. The section on processes deals with mycorrhizal symbioses, microbial P solubilization, soil macrofauna, phosphatase enzymes and rhizosphere processes. On the system level, P cycling is examined for grasslands, arctic and alpine soils, forest plantations, tropical forests, and dryland regions. Further, P management with respect to animal production and cropping, and the interactions between global change and P cycling, are treated.

Author : Rosa Margesin,Franz Schinner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783540289043

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Manual for Soil Analysis - Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation by Rosa Margesin,Franz Schinner Pdf

This volume presents detailed descriptions of methods for evaluating, monitoring and assessing bioremediation of soil contaminated with organic pollutants or heavy metals. Traditional soil investigation techniques, including chemical, physical and microbiological methods, are complemented by the most suitable modern methods, including bioreporter technology, immunological, ecotoxicological and molecular assays. Step-by-step procedures, lists of required equipment and reagents and notes on evaluation and quality control allow immediate application

Author : David C. Coleman,D. A. Crossley, Jr.
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080472812

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Fundamentals of Soil Ecology by David C. Coleman,D. A. Crossley, Jr. Pdf

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.. Contains over 60% new material and 150 more pages Includes new chapters on soil biodiversity and its relationship to ecosystem function Outlines suggested laboratory and field methods Incorporates new pedagogical features Combines theoretical and practical approaches

Author : Richard W. Weaver
Publisher : ACSESS
Page : 1164 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015068676249

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Methods of Soil Analysis, Part 2 by Richard W. Weaver Pdf

Soil sampling for microbiological analysis; Statistical treatment of microbial data; Soil sterilization; Soil water potencial; Most probable number counts; Light microscopic methods for studying soil microorganisms; Viruses; Recovery and enumeration of viable bacteria; Coliform bacteria; Autotrophic nitrifying bacteria; Free-living dinitrogen-fixing bacteria; Legume nodule symbionts; Anaerobic bacteria and processes; Denitrifiers; Actiomycetes; Frankia and the actinorhizal symbiosis; Filamentous fungi; Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi; Isolation of microorganisms producting antibiotics; Microbiological procedures for biodegradation research; Algae and cyanobacteria; Marking soil bacteria with lacZY; Detection of specific DNA sequences in environmental sample via polymerase chaim reaction; Isolation and purification of bacterial DNA from soil; Microbial biomass; Soil enzymes; Carbon mineralization; Isotopic methods for the study of soil organic matter dynamics ; Practical considerations in the use of nitrogen tracers in agricultural and environmental research; Nitrogen availability; Nitrogen mineralization, immobilization, and nitrification; Dinitrogen fixation; Measuring denitrification in the field; Sulfur oxidation and reduction in soils; Iron and manganese oxidation and reduction.

Author : G. Philip Robertson,David C. Coleman,Caroline S. Bledsoe,Phillip Sollins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1999-10-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780198028260

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Standard Soil Methods for Long-Term Ecological Research by G. Philip Robertson,David C. Coleman,Caroline S. Bledsoe,Phillip Sollins Pdf

Standardized methods and measurements are crucial for ecological research, particularly in long-term ecological studies where the projects are by nature collaborative and where it can be difficult to distinguish signs of environmental change from the effects of differing methodologies. This second volume in the Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network Series addresses these issues directly by providing a comprehensive standardized set of protocols for measuring soil properties. The goal of the volume is to facilitate cross-site synthesis and evaluation of ecosystem processes. Chapters cover methods for studying physical and chemical properties of soils, soil biological properties, and soil organisms, and they include work from many leaders in the field. The book is the first broadly based compendium of standardized soil measurement methods and will be an invaluable resource for ecologists, agronomists, and soil scientists.

Author : Francois Buscot,Ajit Varma
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783540266099

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Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions by Francois Buscot,Ajit Varma Pdf

For this third volume of the series Soil Biology, internationally renowned scientists shed light on the significant roles of microbes in soil. Key topics covered include: bioerosion, humification, mineralization and soil aggregation; Interactions in the mycorrhizosphere; microbes and plant nutrient cycling; Microbes in soil surface or toxic metal polluted soils; Use of marker genes and isotopes in soil microbiology, and many more.

Author : Jonathan Michael Anderson,J. S. I. Ingram
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Soils
ISBN : UOM:39015053963461

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Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility by Jonathan Michael Anderson,J. S. I. Ingram Pdf

Author : Lynette K. Abbott,Daniel V. Murphy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402066191

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Soil Biological Fertility by Lynette K. Abbott,Daniel V. Murphy Pdf

It is becoming more relevant to explore soil biological processes in terms of their contribution to soil fertility. This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological characteristics of soil fertility. It highlights the enormous diversity of life in soil and the resulting effects that management of land can have on the contribution of this diverse community to soil fertility in an agricultural context.

Author : Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti
Publisher : CABI
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1845932390

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Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality by Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti Pdf

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.