Biogeochemistry
Biogeochemistry is the scientific discipline that explores the complex interactions between biological, geological, and chemical processes that control the distribution and cycling of elements within Earth's systems. It investigates how living organisms influence, and are influenced by, the chemical composition of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. By studying the global cycles of essential elements like carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, this interdisciplinary field provides a critical framework for understanding everything from ecosystem function and nutrient availability to the planet's response to large-scale environmental change.
- Introduction to Biogeochemistry
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2. Chemical Foundations