Soil Organic Matter: Biological and Ecological Effects

Organic Matter: A Dynamic Soil Component. Organic Matter Transformations: Ecosystem Examples. Biological Mediators of Soil Organic Matter Transformations. Soil Enzymes and Organic Matter Transformations. Source and Transformations of Readily Metabolized Organic Matter. Humification and Organic Matter Stability. Lignin: Decomposition and Humification. Humic and Fulvic Acids: Formation and Decomposition. Soil Organic Matter as a Plant Nutrient Reservoir. Mineral Availability and Soil Organic Matter. Organic Matter and Soil Physical Structure. Mathematical Modeling of Soil Organic Matter Transformation. Ecostytem Management and Soil Organic Matter Levels. Soil Organic Matter: A Current and Future Concern. Index.