Plant litter [electronic resource] : decomposition, humus formation, carbon sequestration / Björn Berg, Charles McClaugherty.
Berg, Björn, 1943-, author.; McClaugherty, Charles, 1951-, author.
2014
QH541.5.S6
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Title Plant litter [electronic resource] : decomposition, humus formation, carbon sequestration / Björn Berg, Charles McClaugherty.
Author Berg, Björn, 1943-, author.
Edition Third edition.
ISBN 9783642388217 electronic book
3642388213 electronic book
9783642388200
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38821-7
Published Heidelberg : Springer, 2014.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xvii, 315 pages) : illustrations
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-642-38821-7 doi
Call Number QH541.5.S6
Dewey Decimal Classification 631.4/17
Summary Since the publication of the 2nd edition, there have been substantial developments in the field of litter decomposition. This fully revised and updated 3rd edition of Plant Litter reflects and discusses new findings and re-evaluates earlier ones in light of recent research and with regard to current areas of investigation. The availability of several long-term studies allows a more in-depth approach to decomposition patterns and to the later stages of decomposition, as well as to humus formation and accumulation.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2013).
Added Author McClaugherty, Charles, 1951-, author.
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Introduction
Decomposition as a process: some main features
Decomposer organisms
Initial litter chemical composition
Changes in substrate composition during decomposition
Chemical constituents as rate regulating: initial variation and changes during decomposition. New and traditional analytical techniques
Climatic environment
Decomposition of fine root and woody litter
Models that describe litter decomposition
Some possible influences on decomposition pattern, regression model, stable fraction and C sequestration
Does humus accumulate and where? What factors may influence?
Estimating carbon sequestration rates on a regional scale.

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