Sedimentary Organic Matter Preservation: A Test for Selective Degradation Under Oxic Conditions

Authors :: Hedges, John I.
Hu, Feng Sheng
Devol, Allan H.
Hartnett, Hilairy E.
Tsamakis, Elizabeth
Keil, Richard G.
Source :: American Journal of Science. Sept-Nov, 1999, Vol. 299 Issue 7-9, p529, 27 p.
Publication Year :: 1999
Abstract: The authors examine the sedimentary effects and compositional parameters of remnant organic matter in sea water. Topics include the oxic effect, carbon/surface area ratios, and oxygen penetration.

Subjects :: Marine sediments -- Analysis
Humus -- Analysis
Sea-water -- Composition
Biosphere -- Analysis
Earth sciences

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