Soils into which crop plants root and from which they obtain essential minerals and water contain huge arrays of microbes. Many have highly beneficial effects o

How to achieve sustainable agricultural production without compromising environmental quality, agro-ecosystem function and biodiversity is a serious considerati

This book addresses basic and applied aspects of two nexus points of microorganisms in agro-ecosystems, namely their functional role as bio-fertilizers and bio-

Our capacity to maintain world food production depends heavily on the thin layer of soil covering the Earth's surface. The health of this soil determines whethe

This book is a compilation of case studies from different countries and covers contemporary with future prospective for sustainable development of agriculture.