The relationships between soils, microbes and humans are of
crucial relevance in the tropics, where plant stress and microbial
activity are exacerbated. This volume of Soil Biology presents the
living component of tropical soils, showing how it is shaped by
environmental conditions and emphasizing its dramatic impact on
human survival and well-being.
Following an introduction to the specificities of tropical soils
and of their microbial communities, the biological aspects of soil
management are examined, dealing with land use change, conservation
and slash-and-burn agriculture, the restoration of hot deserts,
agroforestry and paddy rice cultivation. As they are of particular
relevance for tropical agriculture, symbioses of plants and
microbes are thoroughly covered, as are the biodegradation of
pesticides and health risks associated with wastewater irrigation.
Lastly, traditional soil knowledge is discussed as a key to our
sustainable presence in this world.
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