Soils play a central role in the conversion of organic matter and element fluxes because of the large number of microorganisms present in the soil. This book discusses the more important processes that are driven by microbiological activity. It is suitable for students of chemistry, biology, ecology, soil science and related areas.

Soils play a central role in the conversion of organic matter and element fluxes because of the large number of microorganisms present in the soil. In this book the more important processes that are driven by microbiological activity are discussed. It will be of interest to students of chemistry, biology, ecology, soil science and related areas. Researchers from these fields will profit from extended literature surveys in each chapter comprising important findings from early as well as the most recent investigations.