Bibliograph

The hidden half of nature, the microbial roots of life and health, David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé

Type

Label

The hidden half of nature, the microbial roots of life and health, David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The hidden half of nature

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

902661478

Responsibility statement

David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé

Sub title

the microbial roots of life and health

Summary

"Prepare to set aside what you think you know about yourself and microbes. Good health--for people and for plants--depends on Earth's smallest creatures. [This book] tells the story of our tangled relationship with microbes and their potential to revolutionize agriculture and medicine, from garden to gut"--Dust jacket flap

Table Of Contents

Dead dirt -- Thinking small -- Looking into life -- Better together -- War in the soil -- Underground allies -- Too close to home -- Inner nature -- Invisible enemies -- Feuding saviors -- Personal alchemists -- Tending the garden -- Courting ancient friends -- Cultivating health

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