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Chapter: Soil Microbes And Their Contribution To Ecosystem
Chapter No.: 7Contributors:
Soil Microbes and their Contribution to Ecosystem
- Madhu Raina
Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara College, Dhaula Kuan, University of Delhi, New Delhi-110021, India - Bhavana Sharma
Department of Botany University of Jammu, Jammu-180006, India - Romica Verma
Department of Botany University of Jammu, Jammu-180006, India
*Corresponding author: romicaverma92@gmail.com - Veenu Kaul
Department of Botany University of Jammu, Jammu-180006, India
Abstract
Soil biology has achieved an in-depth understanding of soil as a natural resource. However, investigation of its diversity and dynamics particularly in the context of climate change, biodiversity maintenance, sustainability and other ecosystem services is relatively recent and gaining momentum. Both practical and basic approaches in soil biology research are envisaged to substantially expand the services provided by soil microbes. Soil microbial parameters and enzyme activity are key indicators of soil health and fertility. The rising recognition of soil organisms as key participants in global climate change, agricultural, forest and general environmental sustainability, as well as discoveries in the molecular study of both soil fauna and soil flora, has enhanced research prospects. Here, we discuss the possible ecosystem services provided by microbes in the soil. The enormous diversity of soil microbes and their functional aspects are highlighted in the cycling of major biological elements (C, N, P), through biotic and abiotic compartments of the globe. Microbes play an elementary role in the cycling and biological fixation of nitrogen; and the related essential processes. The present chapter, thus, endeavours to focus on understanding ecosystem processes related to the roles of soil microbes.
Keywords: Soil science, microbes, enzyme activity, soil fauna, ecosystem, climate change.
List of All Chapters
1 - Introduction To Soil, Its Degradati...
2 - Ecological Restoration ...
3 - Natural And Human Dimensions Of Soi...
4 - Soil Restoration: Its Principles An...
5 - Soil Degradation Pattern And Potent...
6 - Soil Degradation And Deterioration:...
7 - Soil Microbes And Their Contributio...
8 - Sustainable Restoration And Revival...
9 - Problem Soil: Types, Causes, And Re...
10 - Soil Degradation And Nutrient Mobil...
11 - Influence Of Organic Matter Content...
12 - Impact Of Mining On Health, Environ...
13 - Phytoremediation Of Degraded Semi-a...
14 - Chemically Contaminated Soil: Sourc...
15 - Degradation Of Fungicides In Soil ...
16 - Bioremediation Approaches For Recla...
17 - Heavy Metals In Soil: Assessment, E...
18 - Bioremediation Of Pesticides Presen...
19 - Harnessing Artificial Intelligence ...
20 - Impact Of Forest Fires In Uttarakha...
21 - Subject Index...
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