Edited by a leader in the field, with contributions from authors around the world, molecular microbial ecology of the rhizosphere brings together the most uptodate research in this expanding area, and will be a valuable resource for molecular microbiologists and plant soil scientists, as well as upper level students in microbiology, ecology, and agriculture. Molecular microbial ecology of the rhizosphere book depository. It emphasizes on study tools, microbial taxonomy and the fundamentals of microbial activities and interactions within their communities and environment as well as on the related food web dynamics and. We explore the ecological significance of these microbial communities and their functional benefits for plants, humans and the ecosystem. However, it is this diversity that makes the rhizosphere one of the most difficult communities to study, often dictating the use of a variety of methodologies. Molecular microbial ecology of the rhizosphere, 2 volume set free ebook download. Komang ralebitsosenior, in biochar application, 2016.
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