The micro-organisms of the soil by Russell and Rothamsted Experimental Station
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| Author | Russell, Edward J. (Edward John), 1872-1965 |
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| Author | Rothamsted Experimental Station |
| LoC No. | 23017398 |
| Title | The micro-organisms of the soil |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Longmans, Green and Co.,1923. |
| Series Title | The Rothamsted monographs on agricultural science |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "The Micro-Organisms of the Soil" by Sir E. J. Russell and Members of the Biological Staff of the Rothamsted Experimental Station is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work is part of "The Rothamsted Monographs on Agricultural Science" series, which aims to provide comprehensive coverage of agricultural topics informed by extensive research. The book focuses on the complex relationships between soil micro-organisms and the growth of plants, emphasizing the ecological and functional roles these organisms play in the soil ecosystem. At the start of the book, the introduction outlines the aim to summarize current knowledge regarding soil organisms and their interactions with vegetation. The authors note that these micro-organisms are primarily dependent on plants for energy and nutrients while also stressing that they play critical roles in nutrient cycling, including the decomposition of organic matter and nitrogen fixation. The opening also highlights the historical development of soil microbiology, showcasing significant contributors and discoveries in the field leading up to the present understanding of soil ecosystems. This sets the stage for a detailed examination of specific soil organisms and their contributions to soil fertility and overall agricultural productivity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QR: Science: Microbiology |
| Subject | Soil microbiology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68670 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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