Decay and accumulation of organic matter in soil

Authors & references

Author:

Seppo Kellomäki, Professor Emeritus, University of Eastern Finland, has modified and updated the text from the reference “Kellomäki, S. 2009. Trees, forests and forest ecosystems. In: Kellomäki, S. (Ed.). Forest Resouces and Sustainable Management. 2^nd edition. Paper Engineers’ Association, Helsinki, Finland. Pp.  16-96”. 

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