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Soil Organic Matter

Soil Organic Matter. Chapter 12. I. Global Carbon Cycle II. Process of Decomposition III. Factors Controlling Rates of Decomp IV. Humus V. Composting. I. Global Carbon Cycle A. Pathways B. Carbon sources to soil. II. Process of Decomposition A. Definition

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Soil Organic Matter

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  1. Soil Organic Matter Chapter 12

  2. I. Global Carbon Cycle II. Process of Decomposition III. Factors Controlling Rates of Decomp IV. Humus V. Composting

  3. I. Global Carbon Cycle A. Pathways B. Carbon sources to soil

  4. II. Process of Decomposition A. Definition B. Composition of plant material C. Aerobic decomposition D. Anaerobic decomposition E. Mineralization

  5. III. Factors Controlling Rates of Decomposition and Mineralization A. Environmental Conditions B. Residue Quality

  6. Figure 12.7

  7. IV. Humus A. Definitions B. Colloidal Characteristics

  8. Figure 12.9

  9. V. Composting

  10. Fig. 12.13

  11. Fig. 12.12

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