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Molecular microbial biodiversity assessment: a biological indicator of soil health.
Reviews on environmental health - 1 Jan 2000
Alkorta Itziar, Amezaga Ibone, Albizu Isabel, Aizpurua Ana, Onaindia Miren, Buchner Virginia, Garbisu Carlos
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The soil performs a variety of key functions: (i) provides the food, fuel, and fiber needs of the world's population, (ii) regulates the quality of the air and water, (iii) decomposes organic wastes, (iv) recycles nutrients, and (v) acts as a sink for pollutants (including global gases). Soil degradation is increasingly recognized as an urgent environmental issue and a crucial need exists for the capacity to...
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