Decomposition Assay for Quality of Soils

The action of aggregate populations of organisms in the soil affects the decomposition rate. The investigators will study the relative ability of these organisms to break down cotton strips placed in soil. This method can be used with the “Soil Moisture Content” protocol.

This protocol requires >1 day in field or instruments left >1 day

 

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