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Methods in Soil Biology

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  • © 1996

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Editors:
  1. Franz Schinner

    1. Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

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  2. Richard Öhlinger

    1. Federal Office for Agrobiology, Linz, Australia

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  3. Ellen Kandeler

    1. Institute for Soil Management, Federal Agency and Research Centre for Agriculture, Vienna, Austria

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  4. Rosa Margesin

    1. Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVII
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  2. Methods in Soil Microbiology

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introduction

      • F. Schinner
      Pages 3-6

    3. Soil Sampling and Sample Preparation

      • R. Öhlinger
      Pages 7-11

    4. Bacterial Biomass

      • G. Trolldenier, M. Schholter, W. Bode, A. Hartmann
      Pages 12-46

    5. Indirect Estimation of Microbial Biomass

      • H. Rössner, R. Kuhnert-Finkernagel, R. Öhlinger, T. Beck, A. Baumgarten, B. Heilmann
      Pages 47-75

    6. Community Structure of Soil Microorganisms

      • L. Zelles
      Pages 76-92

    7. Soil Respiration

      • R. Ölinger, T. Beck, B. Heilmann, F. Beese
      Pages 93-110

    8. Dynamics of Soil Organic Matter

      • F. Schinner, M. H. Gerzabek, O. H. Danneberg, E. Kandeler
      Pages 111-121

    9. Non-Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation

      • S. Zechmeister-Boltenstern
      Pages 122-134

    10. Nitrogen Mineralization

      • K. Kandeler
      Pages 135-143

    11. Nitrification and Denitrification

      • Franz Schinner, Richard Öhlinger, Ellen Kandeler, Rosa Margesin
      Pages 144-161

    12. Enzymes Involved in Nitrogen Metabolism

      • Franz Schinner, Richard Öhlinger, Ellen Kandeler, Rosa Margesin
      Pages 162-184

    13. Enzymes Involved in Carbon Metabolism

      • Franz Schinner, Richard Öhlinger, Ellen Kandeler, Rosa Margesin
      Pages 185-207

    14. Enzymes Involved in Phosphorus Metabolism

      • R. Ölinger, R. Margesin, E. Kandeler
      Pages 208-227

    15. Enzymes Involved in Sulfur Metabolism

      • W. Strobl, M. Traunmüller, E. Kandeler
      Pages 228-234

    16. Enzymes Involved in Intracellular Metabolism

      • H. Öhlinger, W. Von Mersi
      Pages 235-245

    17. Adenosine Phosphates

      • B. Albers, R. Rackwitz, M. Raubuch, L. Zelles, R. Margesin, F. Schinner
      Pages 246-265

    18. Indolic and Phenolic Compounds

      • M. Lebuhn, A. Hartmann
      Pages 266-280

    19. Ectomycorrhizae

      • R. Pöder
      Pages 281-294
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In terrestrial ecosystems, soil microorganisms and soil animals are essential for litter degradation, soil formation and the availability of nutrients and trace elements. The measurement of biological soil parameters allows a rapid evaluation of the effects of chemical and physical influences due to pollutants or soil management.
This book introduces a number of well proved methods for the analysis of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur cycles. It focuses further on the determination of the number and biomass of microorganisms, algae and animals in the soil. Particular emphasis is placed on the comprehensible and complete description of the experimental procedures.

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"This is a useful collection of methods for soil biologists describing a wide range of the most tried and tested methods. Each chapter is written by a recognised expert and the format is clear and easy to read with clear diagrams and explanations." Society for General Microbiology

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institute of Microbiology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria

    Franz Schinner, Rosa Margesin

  • Federal Office for Agrobiology, Linz, Australia

    Richard Öhlinger

  • Institute for Soil Management, Federal Agency and Research Centre for Agriculture, Vienna, Austria

    Ellen Kandeler

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