{"product_id":"microbial-ecology-in-sustainable-agroecosystems-tanya-e-cheeke-9781439852965","title":"Microbial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile soil ecologists continue to be on the forefront of research on biodiversity and ecosystem function, there are few interdisciplinary studies that incorporate ecological knowledge into sustainable land management practices. Conventional, high fossil-fuel input-based agricultural systems can reduce soil biodiversity, alter soil community structure and nutrient cycling, and lead to greater dependence on energy-intensive practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobial Ecology in Sustainable Agroecosystems\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together soil ecologists, microbial ecologists, and agroecologists working globally to demonstrate how research in soil ecology can contribute to the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. The book identifies five key areas of research that can be combined to support and direct sustainable land management practices: agriculture, biodiversity, ecosystem services, integrated soil ecology research, and policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eA broad range of soil microbial processes in terms of the importance of microbial heterogeneity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInputs by soil microorganisms into wheat-farming systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in making nutrients more available to crops\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe benefits and environmental problems associated with the use of crops genetically modified with \u003cem\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe incorporation of soil ecological or microbial ecological theory into agricultural practice to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenges in sustainable agricultural research and the need for coalescing new avenues of research in agriculture and soil ecology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributors range from long-time ecological researchers to graduate students and early career scientists, representing a wide spectrum of experience, ages, diversity, and research interests in this area. They cover the diversity and complexity of microbial activity and interactions in soil systems and the many ways in which microorganisms may be manipulated and managed to improve the functions of crop rhizospheres and thereby maximize crop yields and overall productivity. These recommendations can be used to direct and influence agricultural and environmental policy and guide future research in sustainable agricultural systems management.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanya E. Cheeke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439852960\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439852965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/17\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.49lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 6.90w x 0.80d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanya E. Cheeke","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43935008391423,"sku":"9781439852965","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_f5264f7f-c0f2-49b7-91e7-d5362c3f8d32.jpg?v=1681417318","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/microbial-ecology-in-sustainable-agroecosystems-tanya-e-cheeke-9781439852965","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}