There was no significant difference in decomposition rates between species.

After 10 years, decomposition rates were determined by mass loss.

We'll know a lot more after we check the stomach contents and the decomposition rate.

This result is due to the lower decomposition rate of standing snags.

However, the initial nitrogen content of the straw type had a large effect on decomposition rate.

Experimental work was also done to investigate decomposition rates for the soil carbon.

Decomposition rates are low under very wet or very dry conditions.

Although the decomposition rate was strongly species dependent, it did not differ between the two sites.

Significant differences in litter chemistries and decomposition rates were found between species.

These patterns are likely driven by disturbance history, species composition, and decomposition rates.

As a result of this variability due to seasons, the decomposition rate for any given area will also be variable.

At this point in time production rates exceed decomposition rates.

Decomposition rates also tend to be slower in acidic soils.

The decomposition rate appeared to decrease with age.

After 2 years, maximum decomposition rate occurred in the 24-year-old stand, where temperature and moisture conditions were most favorable.

Decomposition rates are highest in wet, moist conditions with adequate levels of oxygen.

The decomposition rate can be evaluated by measuring the uptake of oxygen.

The lake's cold temperatures and extreme depth can slow the decomposition rate of organic matter.

Decomposition rates from periods longer than 145 days were correlated with different soil climatic factors.

It has a very slow decomposition rate, and therefore a very low brisance.

Preliminary results show that physical properties and the chemical composition of litter have a significant effect on decomposition rates.

Baryte has a slower decomposition rate and so favors Han blue production.

This study estimated decomposition rates from in-situ root systems using a chronosequence approach.

Ability of the cuticle to resist water absorption was probably responsible for the difference in initial decomposition rate.

To study mineral cycling in forest ecosystems, it is essential to know the decomposition rate of the litter.