Upload NowThis article throws light upon the three mechanisms of decomposition of organic residues. The mechanisms are: 1. Enzymes and the Biological Reaction 2. Simple Products of Decomposition 3. Decomposition Action Mechanism # 1. Enzymes and the Biological Reaction: An enzyme is a substance, composed of protein that is capable of lowering the activation energy of […]
Decomposition of Organic Residues: 3 Mechanisms
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Essay on the Carbon Cycle
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After reading this essay you will learn about the carbon cycle. Carbon is a common constituent of all organic matter (plant and animal residues). Carbon is continually being fixed into organic form by photosynthetic organisms under the influence of light and once bound, the carbon becomes unavailable for use in the generation of new plant […]
Notes on the Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) Ratio in Soil
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This article provides notes on the Carbon: Nitrogen (C: N) ratio in soil. It is the intimate relationship between organic matter and nitrogen contents of soils. The ratio of the weight of organic carbon to the weight of total nitrogen in a soil or organic material is known as C: N ratio. The importance of […]