Three decades of soil microbial biomass studies in Brazilian ecosystems: Lessons learned about soil quality and indications for improving sustainability - Kaschuk, Glaciela; Alberton, Odair; Hungria, Mariangela (Soil biology & biochemistry, 2010)
Keywords: Agriculture intensification; agrochemicals; application rate; biodegradation; biogeochemical cycles; Brazil; carbon dioxide; crop rotation; industrial wastes; literature reviews; microbial ecology; Microbial functionality; Nutrient cycling; organic fertilizers; organic production; overgrazing; pastures; prescribed burning; sewage sludge; Soil disturbance; soil ecology; soil fertility; soil management; Soil microbial biomass; soil microorganisms; soil organic carbon; soil quality; soil respiration; soil texture; tillage; Brazil; Microbial functionality; Nutrient cycling; Soil disturbance; Agriculture intensification; Soil microbial biomass