Author:
BROWN ANN,KAURI TIIU,KUSHNER D. J.,MATHUR S. P.
Abstract
The degree of decomposition of 30 organic soils from southern Superior Province of the Precambrian Shield was investigated by comparing the cellulose component, measured as glucose in the acid hydrolysate, with the aerobic respiration rate and with the rubbed fiber content of the soils. Bivarient analyses of these parameters show reasonable correlation. It is suggested, therefore, that cellulose determination is suitable for assessing the biodegradation potential of organic soils. The method is quantitative and less subject to operator error and variability than the fiber determinations, and more rapid and reproducible than measurement of carbon dioxide produced by respiration. Key words: Cellulose, peatlands, organic soils, respiration rate, degree of decomposition
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
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