Detritus and Decomposition in Ecosystems

The current publication provides a comprehensive examination of the movement and degradation of detritus in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. In addition to presenting a thorough analysis of the decomposition process, the book offers an extensive account of the biotic and abiotic factors that impact the rate of decomposition. The book also highlights the role of decomposition in nutrient cycling and delineates contemporary concepts of humus biosynthesis. This book will be particularly useful for postgraduate students with Ecology as one of their primary subjects, as well as researchers involved in soil biology, biochemistry, soil sciences, and ecosystem structure and function.