Soil Enzymology
Soil enzymes are one of the vital key mediators involved in nutrient recycling and the decomposition of organic matter and thereby in maintaining soil quality and fertility. This Soil Biology volume covers the various facets of soil enzymes, such as their
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Series Editor Ajit Varma, Amity Institute of Microbial Technology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida, UP, India For further volumes: http://www.springer.com/series/5138
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Soil Enzymology
Editors Dr. Girish Shukla Biological, Geological & Environmental Sciences Cleveland State University 2121 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115-2214, USA [email protected]
Prof. Dr. Ajit Varma Director General Amity Institute of Microbial Technology Amity University Uttar Pradesh & Vice Chairman Amity Science, Technology & Innovation Foundation Block A, Amity Campus, Sector 125 Noida, UP 201303 India [email protected]
ISSN 1613-3382 ISBN 978-3-642-14224-6 e-ISBN 978-3-642-14225-3 DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-14225-3 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2010935854 # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Cover design: SPi Publisher Services Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Current food and agriculture production appears to be sufficient to meet the present and near future demand of the world. However, due to population growth and environmental alterations that are intimately connected to global warming trends, continuous food production to meet the future demand remained uncertain. To meet additional food demand, it is crucial that we must focus on the healthy state of earth and its well being. This brings us to our relationship with the soil to which we are intimately bonded. Organic compounds, microorganisms, enzymes, and soil constitute a healthy composition for soil microecosystems. Decomposition of organic matter is central to recycling and balancing of the soil nutrients. Soil enzymes and a number of associated factors as key mediators are vital to soil macrosystem. Soil enzymes are involved in the aspects of nutrient recycling, maintaining the environmental quality, thus maintaining the soil fertility, and enhancing the productivity of economically important crops. Based on our teaching and research experience, it was imperative that a book is needed, which encompasses various facets of soil enzymes and their function in
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