Structure and Functions of Pedosphere (1st ed. 2022)

This edited volume covers all aspects of the latest research in the field of soil formation and its functioning, soil diversity, soil proteomics, the impact of anthropogenic activities on the pedosphere, plant-microbe interactions in the pedosphere, and factors influencing the formation and functioning of the soils. In the pedosphere, all forms of soils possess a particular type of structure and different organic and mineral components. Thus, the pedosphere as a whole plays a significant role in providing unique habitats for a vast diversity of life forms, developing a link between geological and biological substances circulation in the terrestrial ecosystems.  In the processes making available vital mineral elements to plants and supporting human health as various trace elements in the lithosphere are accessed by people through the formation of soils and such soils are utilized for food production. With the depth of information on different aspects of soil, this extensive volume is a valuable resource for the researchers in the area of soil science, agronomy, agriculture, scientists in academia, crop consultants, policymakers, government from diverse disciplines, and graduate and post-graduate students in the area of soil and environmental science.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	June 2023
First published:	2022
Editors:	Bhoopander Giri • Rupam Kapoor • Qiang-Sheng Wu • Ajit Varma
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Pages:	427
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-981-16-8772-3
Categories:	Books
LSN:	981-16-8772-2
Barcode:	9789811687723

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