Plant Litter: Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration. 2nd ed. 2008. 91 illustr. XIV, 338 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

This fully revised and updated second edition of Plant Litter focuses on decomposition processes in natural terrestrial systems such as borealand temperate forests. The availability of several long-term studies from these forest types allows a more in-depth approach to the laterstages of decomposition as well as to humus formation. It further briefly explores how processes are modified due to anthropogenic influences. Earlier findings are re-evaluated in light of recentresearch and with relevance to current areas of investigation. Newconcepts that modify or go beyond those already presented are coveredand a new chapter on patterns of decomposition and accumulation on a regional scale was introduced.