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Soil Microbial Communities

Soil Microbial Communities

Outcomes:

  • Explain the process of organic matter decomposition.
  • Explain factors affecting decomposition of soil organic matter.
  • Estimate the soil microbial respiration.
  • Analyze the effect of substrate C:N ratio on soil microbial respiration.

Materials

  • 3 Serological pipets, 1ml
  • Plastic cup, 1.25oz
  • 3 Specimen cups with lids
  • Cotton non-absorbant, 3x6"
  • 2 Parafilm squares
  • 3 Rubber stoppers with holes, #4
  • Potassium hydroxide solution, 15%
  • 10 Cotton pieces absorbent
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