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Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions

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  1. Institute of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Weidenplan 14, 06108, Halle, Germany

    Georg Guggenberger

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    Ajit Varma

  2. Amity Institute of Herbal and Microbial Studies, Sector 125 New Super Express Highway, Noida, India

    Ajit Varma

  3. Institut für Botanik Abt. Terrestrische Ökologie, Universität Leipzig, Johannisallee 21, 04103, Leipzig, Germany

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Guggenberger, G. (2005). Humification and Mineralization in Soils. In: Varma, A., Buscot, F. (eds) Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions. Soil Biology, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26609-7_4

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