2912: DOC trial: diversity and metabolic effiency of microbial communities in organic and conventional soils
(2000) DOC trial: diversity and metabolic effiency of microbial communities in organic and conventional soils. Paper presented at 13th International IFOAM Scientific Conference, Basel; Published in Alföldi, Thomas; Lockeretz, W. and Niggli, Urs, Eds. Proceedings 13th International IFOAM Scientific Conference. vdf Hochschulverlag, Zürich, Switzerland.
Full text available as: |
Summary
Soil microbiota are favoured by organic farming systems. Moreover they were found to need less energy fore their maintenance. The diversity of microbial functions was also increased. Our results support the hypothesis that diverse populations make better use of the available resources.
| Document Language: | English |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Anbautechnik Einjährige Kulturen, Bodenfruchtbarkeit, DOK, long-term trial, microbial diversity, soil functions |
| Subject Areas: | Soil > Nutrient turnover Soil > Soil quality Soil > Soil quality > Soil biology |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL > Annual Crops |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 2912 |
| Contact: | Fliessbach, Dr. Andreas |
| Deposited On: | 29 June 2004 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Related Links: | http://www.fibl.org, http://www.fibl.org/english/research/annual-crops/index.php |
Archive Staff Only: edit this record
