Chapter 1 Introduction.-
Chapter 2 Decomposition as a process: Some main
features.-
Chapter 3 Decomposer organisms.-
Chapter 4 Initial litter chemical composition.-
Chapter 5 Changes in substrate composition during
decomposition.-
Chapter 6 Chemical constituents as rate regulating: Initial
variation and changes during decomposition.-
Chapter 7 Climatic environment.- Chapter 8 Decomposition of
fine root and woody root litter.-
Chapter 9 Decomposition of woody litter and cones.-
Chapter 10 Models that describe litter decomposition and influences
on decomposition patterns.- Chapter 11 Influences on stable
litter fractions and carbon sequestration in organic
layers.-
Chapter 12 Carbon sequestration rates on a regional
scale.-
Appendix I Terminology and definitions.-
Appendix II Comments to design of litter-bag experiments and some
calculations.-
Appendix III Short overview to some new analytical methods to main
organic components in litter with focus on lignin.-
Appendix IV Scientific names on vascular plants.
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