The book takes a deep account of The Microbiological Population of the Soil and Specific Microorganisms in the Soil. Composts form the humus of soil so composting and decomposition of the organic matter is the soul area of soil microbiology. Chapters like Residue Decomposition in soils and in composts soil microorganisms and formation of soil humus and microbial decomposition and carbon dioxide deal widely with the process of composting and the role of microorganisms in it.
Nitrogen fixation is another area of soil bacteria and hence the study of symbiotic and non symbiotic bacteria in soil is addressed in microbes of soil in Nitrate formation and reduction non symbiotic nitrogen fixation of soil symbiotic nitrogen fixation by soil microbes.
Soil microorganisms also play a role in mineral transformation. The chapter soil microorganisms in mineral transformation state all about it. The two penultimate chapters deal with three other sides of soil microorganisms one their relation with higher plants in higher plants and soil microorganisms two the negative impacts of soil bacteria in associated antagonistic effects of soil microbes.
Finally by discussing the role of soil microorganisms in soil fertility in final chapter the book completes it purpose of providing the students the extensive basic introduction to soil microbiology. The division of chapter modules is to facilitate the students study in step by step manner comprehending and understanding the subject for their classroom. The book is complete and self sufficient in boosting their awareness and understanding about the microbes in soil and their effect on life.
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