Methods to Study Litter Decomposition: A Practical Guide - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402033486 ISBN 13: 9781402033483

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

Decomposition of organic matter is a major ecosystem process involving an array of different organisms, including bacteria, fungi and invertebrates. The main objective of this book is to provide students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a broad range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Detailed protocols for direct use in the field or laboratory are presented in an easy to follow step-by-step format. A short introduction to each protocol reviews the ecological significance and principles of the technique and points to key references. Although most methods are described for freshwater ecosystems, many will work equally well in the presented or slightly modified form for studies in marine and terrestrial environments.

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Decomposition of organic matter is a major ecosystem process involving an array of different organisms, including bacteria, fungi and invertebrates. The main objective of this book is to provide students and laboratory instructors at universities and professional ecologists with a broad range of established methods to study plant litter decomposition. Detailed protocols for direct use in the field or laboratory are presented in an easy to follow step-by-step format. A short introduction to each protocol reviews the ecological significance and principles of the technique and points to key references. Although most methods are described for freshwater ecosystems, many will work equally well in the presented or slightly modified form for studies in marine and terrestrial environments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402033486
• ISBN 13: 9781402033483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 339
• Editor: Graça Manuel A.S., Bärlocher Felix, Gessner Mark O.