{"product_id":"9783642400957","title":"Soil Biology: Phylogeny, Physiology, Distribution and Domestication","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSoil Biology: Phylogeny, Physiology, Distribution and Domestication\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKagan-Zur, Varda; Roth-Bejerano, Nurit; Sitrit, Yaron; Morte, Asunción\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesert truffles are found in every known desert, irrespective of the habitat – cool or hot, loamy or acidic, sandy or heavy soil – the only common condition seems to be a limited supply of water. In contrast to ‘true’ truffles, desert truffles have evolved over time in different families, mainly within the order Pezizales. While in some arid areas, desert truffles have been traditionally used as food, in most regions interest has only recently been increasing, and truffles are now treasured for their nutritional value, as an income source and for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume gives a comprehensive overview of the phylogeny, biology, mycorrhizal association, and distribution of desert truffles, their use, biochemical and medicinal properties, as well as their domestication and cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2013-11-18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783642400957\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-642-40096-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 397\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50091311825036,"sku":"9783642400957","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783642400957.jpg?v=1779508144","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783642400957","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}