| Main Title |
Enzymatic Activities Related to the Decomposition of Coniferous Leaf Litter. |
| Author |
Spalding, Brian P. ;
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| CORP Author |
Corvallis Environmental Research Lab., OR. |
| Year Published |
1976 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/J-77/133; |
| Stock Number |
PB-287 003 |
| Additional Subjects |
Enzymes ;
Decomposition ;
Refuse ;
Plant tissues ;
Forestry ;
Carbon dioxide ;
Amylase ;
Cellulase ;
pH ;
Carbonic anhydrase ;
Potassium compounds ;
Acetates ;
Exposure ;
Hexose ;
Cellulose ;
Hydrolysis ;
Starches ;
Sucrose ;
Oregon ;
Reprints ;
Xylanase ;
Leaves ;
Xylan ;
Conifers
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB-287 003 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
9p |
| Abstract |
The rate of CO2 evolution at 23C and 75% moisture content for a diverse group of coniferous leaf litter samples from Oregon was measured. Significant correlations (1% level) were observed between the rate of CO2 evolution and the activity of amylase, cellulase, and xylanase (r=0.71, 0.58, and 0.44, respectively) in 0.05M potassium acetate pH 5.0 extracts of the litter. The amounts of extractable hexose, phenolics, and reducing substances were also correlated with the rate of CO2 evolution (r=0.74, 0.53, and 0.73 respectively). Peroxidase and invertase activities were not correlated with the rate of CO2 evolution. Litter extracts showed zero-order kinetics for the hydrolysis of carbozymethylcellulose, xylan, starch, and sucrose. All carbohydrase activities were destroyed by a 15 min exposure to a boiling water bath. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Pub. in Soil Science Society of America Jnl, v41 n3 p622-627, May-Jun 77. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Journal article. |
| Title Annotations |
Reprint: Enzymatic Activities Related to the Decomposition of Coniferous Leaf Litter. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
7 Sep 76 |
| Category Codes |
2F; 6C; 48D; 57C |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A02/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/03 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
323750151 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
