Fundamentals of soil ecology / David C. Coleman, D.A. Crossley, Jr., Paul F. Hendrix.
Contributors: Crossley, D. A.; Hendrix, Paul F.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Elsevier Academic Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Amsterdam; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
Subjects: Soil ecology.; Soil biology.
Description: "This fully revised and expanded edition of Fundamentals of Soil Ecology continues its holistic approach to soil biology and ecosystem function, while including a wealth of new material for students and researchers. The authors cover the latest information on below-ground biota and methods to identify and determine its distribution and abundance. They also emphasize the increasing importance of soils as the organizing center for terrestrial ecosystems and provide an overview of theory and practice of soil ecology."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-373) and index.