Fliessbach, Andreas and Mäder, Paul (2000) DOC trial: diversity and metabolic effiency of microbial communities in organic and conventional soils. 13th International IFOAM Scientific Conference, Basel. In: Alföldi, Thomas; Lockeretz, W. and Niggli, Urs (Eds.) Proceedings 13th International IFOAM Scientific Conference, vdf Hochschulverlag, Zürich, Switzerland.
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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.
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper, poster, etc. (Paper) |
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| Keywords: | Anbautechnik Einjährige Kulturen, Bodenfruchtbarkeit, DOK, long-term trial, microbial diversity, soil functions |
| Subjects: | Soil > Nutrient turnover Soil > Soil quality Soil > Soil quality > Soil biology |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL > Soil Sciences |
| Related Links: | http://www.fibl.org, http://www.fibl.org/english/research/annual-crops/index.php |
| Deposited By: | Fliessbach, Dr. Andreas |
| ID Code: | 2912 |
| Deposited On: | 29 Jun 2004 |
| Last Modified: | 20 Aug 2009 16:23 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Not peer-reviewed |
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