Soil Organic Matter | Claire Chenu, Raoul Calvet, Sabine Houot

Three major issues concern the agricultural world in terms of environmental protection: greenhouse gases, soil degradation, and pollution of surface and groundwater.

This book provides insights to understand current agro-environmental challenges. It is structured around four questions:
- What are the nature and properties of soil organic matter?
- What are the biotransformations of soil organic matter?
- What are the environmental and agronomic consequences of the properties and biotransformations of organic matter?
- What land uses and practices should be implemented to maintain soil organic matter at a sufficient level in relation to its physical, chemical, and biological qualities?