The Architecture and Biology of Soils
Author | : Karl Ritz |
Publisher | : CABI |
Total Pages | : 244 |
Release | : 2011 |
ISBN-10 | : 1845935330 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781845935337 |
Rating | : 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Architecture and Biology of Soils written by Karl Ritz and published by CABI. This book was released on 2011 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil is a fundamental and critical, yet often overlooked, component of terrestrial ecosystems. It is an extremely complex environment, supporting levels of diversity far greater than any ecosystem above ground. This book explores how soil structure develops and the consequences this has for life underground. The effects of spatial arrangement, of soil's physical and biological components on their interaction and function are used to demonstrate their roles in ecosystem dynamics.