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Measurement of the polysaccharide content of soils
Author(s):Acton, C. J.; Paul, E. A.; Rennie, D. A.
Date Issued:1963-01
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The polysaccharide content of two soils, measured by precipitating and weighing the microbial gums from the fulvic acid fraction of soil organic matter, and by colorimetric analyses using anthrone, was increased appreciably ...
Relationship of polysaccharides to soil aggregation, The
Author(s):Acton, C. J.; Rennie, D. A.; Paul, E. A.
Date Issued:1963-07
Format:born digital; articles
Studies were conducted on two soil types to determine whether variations in level of aggregation, induced by adding wheat straw were accompanied by significant changes in the polysaccharide content of the soils. The addition ...