Soil Biology in Tropical Ecosystems

This textbook covers the complex nature of soil biological communities and their environments, including deserts, rainforests, seasonal tropical forests, dry deciduous forests, and island environments in the tropical zone. It provides essential information on soil biology concepts, ecological processes, plant-soil feedback, trophic structure, and land use effects on soils' biological properties. It also offers an updated approach to soil biota and microbiota and their interactions with plants that regulate the structures and functions of tropical ecosystems. Additionally, it addresses island environments and natural disasters, shedding new light on soil organisms recovering tropical ecosystem functions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 139 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate dynamics of soil biological communities and their diverse environments, encompassing a wide range of habitats such as deserts, rainforests, seasonal tropical forests, dry deciduous forests, and island environments within the tropical zone. It serves as a vital resource for gaining essential knowledge about soil biology concepts, ecological processes, plant-soil feedback, trophic structure, and the impact of land use on the biological properties of soils. Moreover, the book offers a contemporary perspective on soil biota and microbiota, exploring their intricate interactions with plants that govern the structure and functioning of tropical ecosystems.

In a unique approach, the textbook specifically addresses island environments and the challenges posed by natural disasters, shedding light on the resilience of soil organisms in restoring tropical ecosystem functions. Additional topics covered include ecological processes, plant-soil interactions, trophic communities, molecular approaches, and land use, making this book an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers actively engaged in the fields of Environmental Sciences, Biodiversity and Conservation, Soil Ecology, Soil Biology, Ecology, Zoology, and Soil Biota Classification utilizing both classical and molecular tools.

Weight: 407g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031009488
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022