Plant–microbial linkages and ecosystem nitrogen retention: lessons for sustainable agriculture

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Dedication

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The soil environment

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Preface

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Some conclusions and future perspectives

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Soil biota and climate change

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The diversity of life in soil

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Soil biota and sustainability goals

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Soil biota and ecosystem functioning

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