Plant Litter

Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration
3rd Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-3-642-38820-0
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 315 Seiten, Book, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 6269 g

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 13 C-NMR.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Berg, Björn

McClaugherty, Charles

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Ökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Naturschutzbiologie, Biodiversität
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Botanik Pflanzenökologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Mikrobiologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.