Soil filters our water and contributes to plant growth. But it’s not the soil that is doing these important jobs—it’s the microorganisms living within the soil. In just a spoonful, there are more microorganisms than the number of people on earth. How does this work?
The Soil Biology Primer, a 4-color, 48-page publication, introduces the reader to the living component of soil and how that component contributes to agricultural productivity and to air and water quality. It's an excellent resource for gardeners, farmers, ranchers, ag professionals, resource specialists, conservationists, soil scientists, students, and educators. The Primer includes information on the soil food web—the community of organisms living in soil—and how the web relates to soil health. Chapter topics include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, arthropods, and earthworms.
Pages: 48 pages
- Publisher: Soil and Water Conservation Society, in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (2000)
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