The influence of degree of peat decomposition on phosphorus binding forms in fens

Re-wetting of drained fens can release phosphorus, introducing a eutrophication risk for associated aquatic ecosystems. Characterisation of the different forms of organic and inorganic bound phosphorus in the peat is an important step towards the development of tools for assessing the level of risk...

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Main Authors: S. Jordan, S. Velty, J. Zeitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peat Society 2007-10-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map02/map_02_07.pdf