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The Ecology of the Nitrogen Cycle

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Ecology of the Nitrogen Cycle
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Janet I. Sprent
SeriesCambridge Studies in Ecology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
Category/GenreEcological science
ISBN/Barcode 9780521310529
ClassificationsDewey:574.5222
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 10 December 1987
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Many people learn the rudiments of the nitrogen cycle while at school, but the details of the various processes in the cycle are still not widely understood. Some of them are of great current interest, such as the use of nitrogen fixing crops to feed an increasing world population and the problems of pollution of groundwaters by nitrates. Denitrification (forming nitrogen gas) as a way of getting rid of waste from human and intensively farmed animals. This book describes the general processes of the nitrogen cycle, then gives examples of how the cycle is modified under particular ecological and geographical conditions. These examples are drawn from all the major areas of the world, and the impact of man via agriculture, forestry and fuel combustion is discussed. Numerous references are included. The book provides a background for all those whose specialist interests interact with nitrogen cycling, whether they are involved in research or have responsibility for managing the environment.

Reviews

"...an excellent introduction to the biochemical processes of the nitrogen cycle and to the ecology of organisms that participate in it." Ecology