Soil Fungi And Soil Fertility
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work in soil microbiology and agricultural science, Soil Fungi and Soil Fertility presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of the role that fungal communities play in maintaining and enhancing soil productivity. S. D. Garrett details the complex biological relationships between soil fungi, organic matter decomposition, and nutrient cycling, illustrating how these microscopic organisms are indispensable to the fertility of cultivated and natural soils alike. Written with the precision of a seasoned researcher, the text argues that a thorough understanding of fungal ecology is essential for any serious student of agronomy or soil science. Garrett draws on decades of experimental work to chronicle the behavior of root-infecting fungi, saprophytic species, and their interactions with plant health, offering insights that remain relevant to modern sustainable agriculture.
Author: S. D. Garrett
Format: Paperback
Published: 1963, Pergamon Press / The Macmillan Company
Genre: Biology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Foxing on block - does not extend internally.
A foundational work in soil microbiology and agricultural science, Soil Fungi and Soil Fertility presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of the role that fungal communities play in maintaining and enhancing soil productivity. S. D. Garrett details the complex biological relationships between soil fungi, organic matter decomposition, and nutrient cycling, illustrating how these microscopic organisms are indispensable to the fertility of cultivated and natural soils alike. Written with the precision of a seasoned researcher, the text argues that a thorough understanding of fungal ecology is essential for any serious student of agronomy or soil science. Garrett draws on decades of experimental work to chronicle the behavior of root-infecting fungi, saprophytic species, and their interactions with plant health, offering insights that remain relevant to modern sustainable agriculture.