Density fractions versus size separates: does physical fractionation isolate functional soil compartments?

Physical fractionation is a widely used methodology to study soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics, but concerns have been raised that the available fractionation methods do not well describe functional SOM pools. In this study we explore whether physical fractionation techniques isolate soil compartme...

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Main Authors: C. Moni, D. Derrien, P.-J. Hatton, B. Zeller, M. Kleber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-12-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/9/5181/2012/bg-9-5181-2012.pdf