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Soil Organic Matter Dynamics in the Subhumid Agroecosystems of the Ethiopian Highlands: Evidence from Natural [sup 13]C Abundance and Particle-Size Fractionation.

Authors :
Solomon, D.
Fritzsche, F.
Lehman, J.
Tekalign, M.
Zech, W.
Source :
Soil Science Society of America Journal; May/Jun2002, Vol. 66 Issue 3, p969, 10p, 6 Charts, 4 Graphs
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Examines the dynamics of soil organic carbon following deforestation and cultivation in Ethiopia. Domination of Podocarpus in natural forests; Replacement of natural forests by agroecosystem; Application of chemical fractionation and characterization methods to describe soil organic matter dynamics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03615995
Volume :
66
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Soil Science Society of America Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7316790
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2002.9690