The influence of inorganic matrices on the decomposition of organic materials
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1997
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Skene, Trudi Marie
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The objectives of this study are to determine if and how inorganic matrices influence organic matter decomposition with particular emphasis on the biochemical changes which occur as decomposition progresses. The influence of inorganic matrices (sand, sand + kaolin and loamy sand) on the decomposition of straw and Eucalyptus litter during incubations was followed by various chemical and spectroscopic methods to aid in the understanding of the mechanism of physical protection of organic matter in soils.
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Dept. of Soil Science
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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Soil Science, 1997
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Bibliography: leaves 134-148.
xi, 148 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
xi, 148 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.