Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 1991: Vol 34 Table of Contents

5 Pages·1991·1.2 MB·English

Special Issue
MODERN TECHNIQUES IN SOIL ECOLOGY
CONTENTS
Special Issue: Modern Techniques in Soil Ecology
Introduction
D.A. Crossley Jr. and D.C. Coleman (Athens, GA, U.S.A.)
Methods for assessing soil microbial populations, activity and biomass
Microbial communities, activity and biomass
D. Parkinson (Calgary, Alta., Canada) and D.C. Coleman (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) .........
A comparison of methods for estimating soil microbial biomass carbon
D. Jordan (Watkinsville, GA, U.S.A.) and M.H. Beare (Athens, GA, U.S.A.)............... 35
An enzymic approach to the analysis of microbial activity during plant litter
decomposition
R.L. Sinsabaugh, R.K. Antibus and A.E. Linkins (Potsdam, NY, U.S.A.) ....... eee 43
Soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen estimates using 2450 MHz microwave
irradiation or chloroform fumigation followed by direct extraction
C.A. Monz, DE. Reuss and E.T. Elliott (Fort Collins, CO, U:S:A.) ....0.0...00..ccesscesssesessees 3D
Characterization of a substrate-induced respiration method for measuring fungal,
bacterial and total microbial biomass on plant residues
M.H. Beare, C.L. Neely, D.C. Coleman and W.L. Hargrove (Athens, GA, U.S.A. )........
A statistical evaluation of equations for predicting total microbial biomass carbon using
physiological and biochemical methods
D.A. Wardle and D. Parkinson (Calgary, Alta., Canada)
Tracking the fates of exotic and local VA mycorrhizal fungi: methods and patterns .
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Methods for the detection of specific bacteria and their genes in soil
J.D. van Elsas and C. Waalwijk (Wageningen, The Netherlands )
Method for extraction of Frankia DNA from soil
A.B. Hilger and D.D. Myrold (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.) ,
The use of the membrane filter technique for comparative measurements of hyphal
lengths in different grassland sites
R.D. Bardgett (Lancaster, Gt. Britain)
Measurement oft he biologically active soil nitrogen fraction by a '°N technique
J.M. Duxbury, J.G. Lauren and J.R. Fruci (Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.)
A comparison of agar film techniques for estimating fungal biovolumes in litter and soil
D.J. Lodge (San Juan, PR, U.S.A.) and E.R. Ingham (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.)
Methods for assessing populations of soil-inhabiting invertebrates
The assessment of populations of soil-inhabiting invertebrates
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Computer-driven image-based soil fauna taxonomy
A. Moldenke, C. Shaw and J.R. Boyle (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.) ..........csscccsseessecsseeeseceesees LIT
A high-efficiency, “low-technology” Tullgren-type extractor for soil microarthropods
D.A. Crossley Jr. (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) and J.M. Blair (Columbus, OH, U.S.A..).......... 187
A procedure for extraction of microarthropods from bulk soil samples with emphasis on
inactive stages
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Special Issue
MODERN TECHNIQUES IN SOIL ECOLOGY
CONTENTS
Special Issue: Modern Techniques in Soil Ecology
Introduction
D.A. Crossley Jr. and D.C. Coleman (Athens, GA, U.S.A.)
Methods for assessing soil microbial populations, activity and biomass
Microbial communities, activity and biomass
D. Parkinson (Calgary, Alta., Canada) and D.C. Coleman (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) .........
A comparison of methods for estimating soil microbial biomass carbon
D. Jordan (Watkinsville, GA, U.S.A.) and M.H. Beare (Athens, GA, U.S.A.)............... 35
An enzymic approach to the analysis of microbial activity during plant litter
decomposition
R.L. Sinsabaugh, R.K. Antibus and A.E. Linkins (Potsdam, NY, U.S.A.) ....... eee 43
Soil microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen estimates using 2450 MHz microwave
irradiation or chloroform fumigation followed by direct extraction
C.A. Monz, DE. Reuss and E.T. Elliott (Fort Collins, CO, U:S:A.) ....0.0...00..ccesscesssesessees 3D
Characterization of a substrate-induced respiration method for measuring fungal,
bacterial and total microbial biomass on plant residues
M.H. Beare, C.L. Neely, D.C. Coleman and W.L. Hargrove (Athens, GA, U.S.A. )........
A statistical evaluation of equations for predicting total microbial biomass carbon using
physiological and biochemical methods
D.A. Wardle and D. Parkinson (Calgary, Alta., Canada)
Tracking the fates of exotic and local VA mycorrhizal fungi: methods and patterns .
GFE Presse and Fy Allen (San Dieg0s CA: UG As) ccissssssscsisscscescssessecsccssccosszeacceseneaseases 87
Methods for the detection of specific bacteria and their genes in soil
J.D. van Elsas and C. Waalwijk (Wageningen, The Netherlands )
Method for extraction of Frankia DNA from soil
A.B. Hilger and D.D. Myrold (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.) ,
The use of the membrane filter technique for comparative measurements of hyphal
lengths in different grassland sites
R.D. Bardgett (Lancaster, Gt. Britain)
Measurement oft he biologically active soil nitrogen fraction by a '°N technique
J.M. Duxbury, J.G. Lauren and J.R. Fruci (Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.)
A comparison of agar film techniques for estimating fungal biovolumes in litter and soil
D.J. Lodge (San Juan, PR, U.S.A.) and E.R. Ingham (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.)
Methods for assessing populations of soil-inhabiting invertebrates
The assessment of populations of soil-inhabiting invertebrates
CAE RNAS AC OLININITNS OE UO IAe) Foosec scscecansedevecnsvenscicetesecvsndestassenseerseetsvespecescnweenese 145
Computer-driven image-based soil fauna taxonomy
A. Moldenke, C. Shaw and J.R. Boyle (Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.) ..........csscccsseessecsseeeseceesees LIT
A high-efficiency, “low-technology” Tullgren-type extractor for soil microarthropods
D.A. Crossley Jr. (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) and J.M. Blair (Columbus, OH, U.S.A..).......... 187
A procedure for extraction of microarthropods from bulk soil samples with emphasis on
inactive stages
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Comparison of soil extraction methods for nematodes and microarthropods
R. McSorley (Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.) and D.E. Walter (Orlando, FL, U.S.A.) ............
Enumeration of soil ciliate active forms and cysts by a direct count method
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Improvements to the heptane flotation method for collecting microarthropods from silt
loam soil
M. Geurs, J. Bongers and L. Brussaard (Haren, The Netherlands) ...................:c0:eceee00e
Role of the fauna in soil processes: techniques using simulated forest floor
V. Huhta, J. Haimi and H. Setala (Jyvaskyla, Finland )
A trap design for combined insect emergence and soil arthropod extraction from soil
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Methods used in rhizosphere ecology
A new dawn for soil biology: video analysis of root-soil—microbial—faunal interactions
J. Lussenhop (Chicago, IL, U.S.A.), R. Fogel (Ann Arbor, MI, U.S.A.) and
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X-ray computed tomography applications in soil ecology studies
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Measuring root turnover using the minirhizotron technique
W. -X. Cheng, D.C. Coleman (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) and J.E. Box Jr. (Watkinsville,
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A non-destructive technique for studies of root distribution in relation to soil moisture
O. Andrén, K. Rajkai and T. Katterer (Uppsala, Sweden )...............:..ccsssscesseeeseseceeeeeees
Assessment of the effects of the biota on soil structure
Methods for assessing the effects of biota on soil structure
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Applications of image analysis to soil micromorphology
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A micromorphological approach to the interactions between soil structure and soil biota
M.J. Kooistra (Wageningen, The Netherlands)
A method to construct artificial soil cores from field soil with a reproducible structure
W.A.M. Didden, J.C.Y. Marinissen and B. Kroesbergen (Wageningen, The
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Two simple indexes for distributions of soil components among size classes
M. van Steenbergen, R. Merckx (Leuven, Belgium), C.A. Cambardella and E.T.
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Invertebrates as bioindicators of soil use
M.G. Paoletti, M.R. Favretto (Padova, Italy), B.R. Stinner, F.F. Purrington and J.E.
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Micromorphic observation of soil alteration by earthworms
L.T. West, P.F. Hendrix (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) and R.R. Bruce (Watkinsville, GA,
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The identification and evaluation of food webs in soil
Temporal and spatial heterogeneity of trophic interactions within below-ground food
webs
J.C. Moore (Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.) and P.C. de Ruiter (Haren, The
Netherlands )
Missing links: a review of methods used to estimate trophic links in soil food webs
D.E. Walter, D.T. Kaplan and T.A. Permar (Orlando, FL, U.S.A. ).............cccceecceesseeeeees 399
Organic matter and nutrient cycling
Physical separation of soil organic matter
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A labeling chamber for '*C enrichment of plant tissue for decomposition studies
J.D. Berg, P.F. Hendrix, W.X. Cheng (Athens, GA, U.S.A.) and A.L. Dillard
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'SN in soil research: appropriate application of rate estimation procedures
GE. Nasorand DID: Myrold (Corvallis OR; USSiA.) saci scsczccecccncssnvsccvensevcsvcvwassvesssessaess 427
Organic matter contained in soil aggregates from a tropical chronosequence: correction
for sand and light fraction
E.T. Elliott, D.E. Reuss, C.A. Monz (Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.) and C.A. Palm
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Assessment of a phosphorus fractionation method for soils: problems for further
investigation
R.L. Potter, C.F. Jordan, R.M. Guedes, G.J. Batmanian and X.G. Han (Athens, GA,
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A litterbasket technique for measurement of nutrient dynamics in forest floors
J.M. Blair (Columbus, OH, U.S.A.), D.A. Crossley Jr. and L.C. Callaham (Athens,
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Identification and quantification of sulfur gases emitted from soils, leaf litter and live
plant parts
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The use of remote sensing in following soil processes
Remote sensing of soil processes
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Remote sensing measurements of production processes in grazinglands: the need for
new methodologies
M.I. Dyer (Athens, GA, U.S.A.), C.L. Turner and T.R. Seastedt (Manhattan, KS,
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Author Index