This volume explores current knowledge and methods used to study soil organisms and to attribute their activity to wider ecosystem functions. Biodiversity not o

Soil science has undergone a renaissance with increasing awareness of the importance of soil organisms and below-ground biotic interactions as drivers of commun

"The Atlas describes soil as habitat for the diversity of organisms that live under our feet. At the same time, it draws attention to the threats to soil biodiv

Growing demographic trends require sustainable technologies to improve quality and yield of future food productions. However, there is uncertainty about plant p

This open access book synthesizes leading-edge science and management information about forest and rangeland soils of the United States. It offers ways to bette