Plant Litter: Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration - Hardcover

Berg, Björn; McClaugherty, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3642388205 ISBN 13: 9783642388200

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 2013

Synopsis

Since the publication of the 2^nd edition, there have been substantial developments in the field of litter decomposition. This fully revised and updated 3^rd 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.

The latest information focuses on three fields:

- the effects of manganese on decomposition and possibly on carbon sequestration,

- new findings on decomposition dynamics, and

- the new analytical technique using ¹³C-NMR.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Since the publication of the 2^nd edition, there have been substantial developments in the field of litter decomposition. This fully revised and updated 3^rd 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.

The latest information focuses on three fields:

(i) the effects of manganese on decomposition and possibly on carbon sequestration,

(ii) new findings on decomposition dynamics, and

(iii) the new analytical technique using ¹³C-NMR.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642388205
• ISBN 13: 9783642388200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 315