植物遺体(第２版） Plant Litter : Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration （2ND）

Berg, B./McClaugherty, C.

Springer（2007/12発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 320 p.／サイズ 91 illus.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9783540749226
• DDC分類 577

基本説明

Focuses on decomposition processes in natural terrestrial systems such as boreal and temperate forests. The availability of several long-term studies from these forest types allows a more in-depth approach to the later stages of decomposition as well as to humus formation. It further briefly explores how processes are modified due to anthropogenic influences.

Contents

Introduction.- Decomposition as a process.- Decomposer organisms.- Initial litter chemical composition.- Changes in substrate composition during decomposition.- Chemical constituents as rate-regulating: initial variation and changes during decomposition.- Climatic environment.- Influence of soil and plant community factors.- Decomposition of fine root and woody litter.- Models that describe litter decomposition.- Decomposition and ecosystem function.- Human activities that influence decomposition.- Estimating carbon sequestration rates on a regional scale.- Appendix I. Glossary.- Appendix II. Scientific names of vascular plants.- Appendix III. Site descriptions.- Appendix IV. A data base for litter chemical composition, and limit values for decomposition - Delila.-