Biochemical Transformation of Humic Substances During Humification Related to Their Environmental Functions

Different peats and peat layers were collected from the Hungarian peatland to examine the humification process. The following parameters were measured for each of the peat profiles: pH, calcium carbonate content, and total nitrogen. Results indicated that the increase in humus quality value was posi...

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Published in:Environment international 1993-06, Vol.20 (1), p.43-43
Main Author: Hargitai, L
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Different peats and peat layers were collected from the Hungarian peatland to examine the humification process. The following parameters were measured for each of the peat profiles: pH, calcium carbonate content, and total nitrogen. Results indicated that the increase in humus quality value was positively correlated with an increase in hydrolyzable N. This finding can be used to assess the applicability of peat to environmental protection.
ISSN:0160-4120