Following an introduction to the specificities of tropical soils and of their microbial communities, the biological aspects of soil management are examined, dealing with land use change, conservation and slash-and-burn agriculture, the restoration of hot deserts, agroforestry and paddy rice cultivation. As they are of particular relevance for tropical agriculture, symbioses of plants and microbes are thoroughly covered, as are the biodegradation of pesticides and health risks associated with wastewater irrigation. Lastly, traditional soil knowledge is discussed as a key to our sustainable presence in this world.
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"Soil Biology and Agriculture in the Tropics examines the explosion of knowledge about soil microbiology and its importance to agriculture in tropical soils. ... Those interested in soil microbiology, but not knowing where to begin, will find the book most helpful. ... timely and well-referenced book that introduces the reader to the burgeoning field of soil microbiology, emphasizing tropical soils that have been converted to agriculture. If you are interested in the topic, the book will save you hundreds of hours perusing the primary literature." (Joseph B. Yavitt, Biotropica, 2010)