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The huminfaction of high-moor peat

I. Changes in ion-exchange capacity and nitrogen contents of the organic matter in high-moor peat

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Changes in ion-exchange capacity and N-content of the organic matter occur when high-moor peat is composted at room temperature. The ion-exchange capacity increases, though slowly.

Nitrogen is incorporated into the organic matter when the peat is composted with mineral fertilizers and N is applied as urea. The fixed nitrogen is not exchangeable with BaCl2 or Al2(SO4)3. It is assumed that micro-organisms play a part in this fixation.

Nitrogen losses occur when, because of the nitrification process, the pH values drop below 5.5.

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Wieringa, K.T. The huminfaction of high-moor peat. Plant Soil 18, 53–69 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01391680

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