Introduction to Soil Microbiology: An Exploratory Approach

By Mark Coyne

Soil Microbiology is a user-friendly introduction to the incredible world of soil microbiology. The microscopic life in soil influences virtually everything in our lives from the water we drink, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0827384343
• ISBN13: 9780827384347
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 462 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Make it a part of your personal library !

This book is well written one and contains a vast and updated knowledge in soil microbiology. The content of this book is easy to digest especially for individuals who are new to the field of soil microbiology. The text is enriched with easy to follow displays and figures. I strongly recommend my fellow students to get this reference and make it a part of their personal library.

Great book on Microbiology

This is one of the best science textbooks that I have ever read. It is intended for students and others who are interested in everyday microorganisms and the roles they play in the environment. Topics include the history of soil microbiology, metabolism, enzymes, soil macrofauna and microfauna, microbial interactions, soil as a microbial habitat, nitrogen and other nutrient cycling processes, carbon cycling, heavy metal remediation, bioremediation and composting. What makes this book unique is the fun way that the information is presented (from fundamental to advanced topics). What I especially liked were the breakout sections that described especially interesting environmental "hot" topics (PCBs in the environment, Se in Kesterson wetland, vermicomposting, and many others) and simple microbial experiments (e.g. making sauerkraut at home, measuring denitrification, and many others) illustrating the role of microorganisms and other procedural steps of the methods. Another aspect that I really liked was that each subject was told in a short story format with enthusiasm and wit. I would encourage anyone interested in natural sciences to get a copy of this book. Anonymous Faculty.