Microbes: Affect physical properties of soil

Authors

J. P. Martin
S. J. Richards

Authors Affiliations

James P. Martin is Professor of Soil Science, Department of Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside; Sterling J. Richards is Professor of Soil Physics, Department of Soils and Plant Nutrition, University of California, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 19(6):14-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v019n06p14. June 1965.

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Abstract

These studies indicate that some of the microbial polysaccharides are relatively resistant to decomposition by soil organisms and, therefore, may well be contributing influences to the favorable effects of organic residues on soil physical properties.