Methods to Study Litter Decomposition

Manuel A. S. Graça

ISBN 10: 1402033486 / ISBN 13: 9781402033483

Published by Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands Apr 2005, 2005

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Neuware -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.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 340 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methods to Study Litter Decomposition
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands Apr 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402033486
• ISBN 13: 9781402033483
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 23D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 676 grams

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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.