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Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions

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Scheu, S., Ruess, L., Bonkowski, M. (2005). Interactions Between Microorganisms and Soil Micro- and Mesofauna. In: Varma, A., Buscot, F. (eds) Microorganisms in Soils: Roles in Genesis and Functions. Soil Biology, vol 3. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-26609-7_12

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