Author: Brendan Edward NeillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Microbial Communities in Amazonian Dark Earth Soils Analyzed by Culture-based and Molecular Approaches
Author: Brendan Edward NeillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Amazonian Dark Earths: Wim Sombroek's Vision
Author: William I. WoodsPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402090315
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Amazonian soils are almost universally thought of as extremely forbidding. However, it is now clear that complex societies with large, sedentary populations were present for over a millennium before European contact. Associated with these are tracts of anomalously fertile, dark soils termed ‘terra preta’ or dark earths. These soils are presently an important agricultural resource within Amazonia and provide a model for developing long-term future sustainability of food production in tropical environments. The late Dutch soil scientist Wim Sombroek (1934-2003) was instrumental in bringing the significance of these soils to the attention of the world over four decades ago. Wim saw not only the possibilities of improving the lives of small holders throughout the world with simple carbon based soil technologies, but was an early proponent of the positive synergies also achieved in regards to carbon sequestration and global climatic change abatement. Wim’s vision was to form a multidisciplinary group whose members maintained the ideal of open collaboration toward the attainment of shared goals. Always encouraged and often shaped by Wim, this free association of international scholars termed the “Terra Preta Nova” Group came together in 2001 and has flourished. This effort has been defined by enormous productivity. Wim who is never far from any of our minds and hearts, would have loved to share the great experience of seeing the fruits of his vision as demonstrated in this volume.
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Author: Jay Prakash VermaPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0444643265
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Phytomicrobiome for Sustainable Agriculture provides a comprehensive overview of the phytomicrobiome and a holistic approach for its various mechanisms, including plant growth, nutrient content, crop yield improvement, soil fertility, and health management. This book explores the genus- and species-specific endophytic microbes for developing an efficient indigenous microbial consortium for enhancing the productivity of sustainable agriculture. An essential resource for students, researchers, and scientists in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, agronomy, and the plant protection sciences, New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Phytomicrobiome for Sustainable Agriculture highlights the plant growth-promoting activities of the phytomicrobiome and focuses on both its basic and applied aspects and the significant role they play in plant protection. - Emphasizes up-to-date research on sustainability, proteomics and genomics, and functional and molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe-soil interactions - Covers multidisciplinary features of plant microbiology, plant physiology, soil science, and sustainable agriculture - Includes the significance of microbial secondary metabolites for enhancing plant growth attributes - Focuses on the most recent developments in biotechnology to enhance the action of the phytomicrobiome as an alternative to chemical fertilizers for agriculture and forestry
Index Medicus
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 2068
Book Description
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Integrative Research on Organic Matter Cycling Across Aquatic Gradients, 2nd Edition
Author: Nicholas D. WardPublisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2889661547
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
The goal of this research topic was to motivate innovative research that blurs traditional disciplinary and geographical boundaries. As the scientific community continues to gain momentum and knowledge about how the natural world functions, it is increasingly important that we recognize the interconnected nature of earth systems and embrace the complexities of ecosystem transitions. We are pleased to present this body of work, which embodies the spirit of research spanning across the terrestrial-aquatic continuum, from mountains to the sea. Publisher’s note: In this 2nd edition, the following article has been updated: Sawakuchi HO, Neu V, Ward ND, Barros MdLC, Valerio AM, Gagne-Maynard W, Cunha AC, Less DFS, Diniz JEM, Brito DC, Krusche AV and Richey JE (2017) Carbon Dioxide Emissions along the Lower Amazon River. Front. Mar. Sci. 4:76. doi: 10.3389/fmars.2017.00076
Bibliography of Agriculture with Subject Index
Author: Bibliography of Agriculture
Author: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Author: Amazonian Dark Earths
Author: Johannes LehmannPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402025971
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Dark Earths are a testament to vanished civilizations of the Amazon Basin, but may also answer how large societies could sustain intensive agriculture in an environment of infertile soils. This book examines their origin, properties, and management. Questions remain: were they intentionally produced or a by-product of habitation. Additional new and multidisciplinary perspectives by leading experts may pave the way for the next revolution in soil management in the humid tropics.
Biological Abstracts
Author: Jacob Richard SchrammPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 1108
Book Description