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Soil Reflections on the Basis of our Existence /

It is well known that the soil beneath our feet is one of the most critical components for life on our planet. And yet it holds secrets that would surprise even the most avid gardener. Håkan Wallander, Professor of Soil Biology at Lund University, takes us on a journey through this hidden and multi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wallander, Håkan (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Edición:1st ed. 2014.
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Foreword
  • Our indispensable soil
  • How soil is formed
  • Floral splendour and shortage of nutrients
  • Life in the soil
  • The circulation of nutrients
  • Biological warfare
  • A matter of taste
  • Soil and climate
  • Epilogue.