Björn Berg, Charles McClaugherty

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Plant Litter (eBook, PDF)

Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration

Beschreibung

This book gives basic facts about litter decomposition studies, which are of guidance for scientists who start studies. Since the publication of the third edition, there has been quite a development not only in the field of litter decomposition but also in supporting branches of science, which are important for fruitful work on and understanding of decomposition of plant litter and sequestration of carbon. A consequence is that 'old established truths' are becoming outdated.

New knowledge in the fields of phytochemistry and microbial ecology has given a new baseline for discussing the concepts 'litter decomposition' and 'carbon sequestration'. We can also see a rich literature on litter decomposition studies using roots and wood as substrates. These have given new insights in factors that regulate the decomposition rate and as regards roots their contribution to sequestered carbon in humus. Additional facts on the role of temperature vs the litters' chemical compositionmay in part change our view on effects of climate change.

Further information on applications of the new analytical technique (¹³C-NMR) for determining organic-chemical compounds has allowed us to develop these parts.

Focus is laid on needle litter of Scots pine as a model substrate as this species has been considerably more studied than other litter species. Also the boreal/northern temperate coniferous forest has in part been given this role. Still, new information may allow us to develop information about litter from further tree species.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer International Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783030596316
• Artikelnr.: 60912193

Rezensionen

"A major component of ecosystems and plays a major role in determining their structure and function by virtue of being the source of energy for a large diversity of heterotrophic organisms. ... provides a comprehensive account of the subject based on the extensive studies in boreal forest ecosystems. ... The fundamentals are applicable to a great extent also to the process in other climatic regions where the researchers would surely find the book useful in many ways." (Brij Gopal, International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 41 (3-4), 2015)

"The book ... presents a clear, thorough introduction to plant litter decomposition processes, providing detailed coverage of specific topics and ending with a summary

chapter on regional carbon sequestration rates. It contains numerous diagrams, tables, and figures, a valuable glossary, 24 pages of references, and appendixes specific to field experiments and analytical methods that will be useful to researchers for many years to come. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above." (D. L. Richter, Choice, Vol. 51 (11), July, 2014)

"The authors of the volume 'Plant Litter' present an up-to-date and interesting contribution ... . The book is well arranged, relatively easy to read, contains fantastic graphics ... . this fundamental and rather detailed book is an absolutely necessary resource about transformation and decomposition of plant litter ... . In summary, we strongly recommend this book for all scientists concerned with ... plant litter ... . The authors can be congratulated for their impressive efforts in publishing this highly professional volume." (Oliver Bens, Reinhard F. Hüttl, Journal of Plant Physiology, Vol. 161, 2004)

"The work of Berg and Mc Claugherty resumes the state of the art concerning litter decomposition mainly in boreal forests but also in a few temperate situations. ... this book is a remarkable synthesis of the current knowledge about the decomposition of plant residues in forest ecosystems. ... This book is well structured and gives a comprehensive overview about the process of litter decompositions and itis a well written synthesis of the enormous work done by B.Berg during the last two decades." (Bernd Zeller, Annals of Forest Science, Issue 2, 2004)