Methods to Study Litter Decomposition
Subtitle: A Practical Guide
Contributors: Manuel A.S. Graça (Editor); Felix Bärlocher (Editor); Mark O. Gessner (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: December 31, 1899
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 329
ISBN-13: 9781402033483
Subjects: Ecological science, the Biosphere; Soil science, sedimentology; Science; Life Sciences - Ecology; Nature; Science/Mathematics; Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Plants - General; Nature / Plants; Science-Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology; Science-Life Sciences - Ecology; Biodegradation; Biodâegradation; Litiáere vâegâetale; Plant litter
First sentence: Allochthonous plant litter is a major source of carbon and energy for stream organisms, especially in narrow reaches where riparian cover limits primary production (Vannote et al. 1980, Webster &amp; Meyer 1997).