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Author(s):Stevenson, F. J.
Author Affiliation:Professor, Department of Agronomy, University of Illinois
Title:Soil - A living environment
Section:General Session - The Soil Environment
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Meeting Info.:November 29-30, 1973, Champaign, IL
Source:Proceedings of the 14th Illinois Turfgrass Conference. Vol. 14, 1973, p. 101-105.
Publishing Information:Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture; and the Illinois Turfgrass Foundation
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Soils; Bacteria; Actinomycetales; Fungi; Algae; Rhizosphere; Pesticides
Abstract/Contents:Soil is discussed as being a medium for growth of higher plants, and being the host of many living organisms. The microscopic organisms in soil mainly consist of; bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and algae. Rhizospheres also exist, providing a site for free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Faunal communities also exist, including; earthworms, enchytraeid worms, nematodes, protozoa, etc. Also discussed are the effects of pesticides on soil organisms.
Language:English
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Stevenson, F. J. 1973. Soil - A living environment. p. 101-105. In Proceedings of the 14th Illinois Turfgrass Conference. November 29-30, 1973, Champaign, IL. Urbana-Champaign, IL: University of Illinois, Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture; and the Illinois Turfgrass Foundation.
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