Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Decomposition as a Process: Some Main Features

Chapter 3 Decomposer Organisms

Chapter 4 Initial Litter Chemical Composition

Chapter 5 Changes in Substrate Composition during Decomposition

Chapter 6 Chemical Constituents as Rate Regulating: Initial Variation and Changes during Decomposition. New and Traditional Analytical Techniques

Chapter 7 Climatic Environment

Chapter 8 Decomposition of Fine Root and Woody Litter

Chapter 10 Some Possible Influences on Decomposition Pattern, Regression Model, Stable Fraction, and C Sequestration

Chapter 11 Does Humus Accumulate and Where? What Factors May Influence?

Chapter 12 Estimating Carbon Sequestration Rates on a Regional Scale