Abstract
The biota of soils constitute an integral part of both natural and agronomic ecosystems. The soil microflora and fauna in conjunction with the belowground portion of the Metaphyta or higher plants constitute the living milieu, components of which are in intimate association with each other as well as the abiotic constituents of the soil. Since these associations or interactions are important in regulating both the flux and availability of energy and nutrients, the central theme of the present book focuses on these interactions. The effects of microfloral and faunal interactions with regard to overall ecosystem dynamics and specific critical processes will be examined.
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Mitchell, M.J. (1986). Introduction. In: Mitchell, M.J., Nakas, J.P. (eds) Microfloral and faunal interactions in natural and agro-ecosystems. Developments in Biogeochemistry, vol 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5173-0_1
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