Background
III, Robert Lee Tate, was born on December 1, 1944 in Victoria, Texas, United States. Son of Robert L. Junior and Leona F. (Welch) T.
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This timely volume provides a basic introduction to the biological aspects of soil organic matter. With rapidly increasing societal demands on the soil ecosystem and the current recognition that the pools of organic matter in agricultural soils are declining, we have come to realize the essential function that soil organic matter performs in the ecosystem. The author shows how, in many cases, the total nature and longevity of the the entire ecosystem are controlled by the chemical, biological, and physical properties of the soil organic matter pool. Covers fauna, microbes, and enzymes in the soil; organic matter transformation and humification; mathematical modeling; ecosystem management, and much more.
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Extensively revised, accessible, and up-to-date-the new edition of Tate's classic soil microbiology text Now in its second edition, Soil Microbiology offers students a broad knowledge of the behavior and function of microbes in soil-all the essentials they will need in order to address the long-term stewardship of the earth's soil resources. Designed for use as the core text for microbiology courses in the soil science curriculum, it explores the tremendous diversity of life found in soil ecosystems. With its amplified focus on the reclamation of contaminated and damaged soils, greenhouse gas production, and the sustainability of soil ecosystems, this book is an ideal resource for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, as well as a useful reference for professionals in soil and environmental science. Soil Microbiology, Second Edition features: A focus on new advances as well as environmental science aspects of soil microbiology Completely new chapters on the biological diversity of soil ecosystems, soil remediation, and soil systems management A strong emphasis on research in real-world settings as well as theoretical concerns
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consultant microbiology educator
III, Robert Lee Tate, was born on December 1, 1944 in Victoria, Texas, United States. Son of Robert L. Junior and Leona F. (Welch) T.
Bachelor of Science, University Arizona, 1966. Master of Science, University Arizona, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1970.
Postdoctoral scholar, University of California at Los Angeles, 1970-1972; research associate, Cornell Univercity, Ithaca, New York, 1972-1975; assistant professor, associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1975-1981; assistant professor soil microbiology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1981-1984; associate professor, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, since 1984. Consultant Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, since 1982.
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Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Microbiology, Soil Science Society of America, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Ann Carol Sweezy, June 19, 1971. Children: Robert L. IV, Geoffrey A.