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Oxidation in Soils, and its Relation to Productiveness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

Francis V. Darbishire  and
Edward J. Russell
Francis V. Darbishire
Affiliation:
(South Eastern Agricultural College, Wye)
Edward J. Russell
Affiliation:
(Rothamsted Experiment Station).
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It was shown in an earlier communication that the absorption of oxygen by soil is mainly brought about by the action of microorganisms, and is greatly diminished if the soil has previously been heated to 120ºC. On one occasion the temperature of the steriliser only rose to 95º, and it was found that the rate of oxidation of the soil, instead of being reduced, was considerably increased. This unexpected result led to experiments with other methods of partial sterilisation, such as exposure to vapours of toluene, chloroform, etc., and in each case the same effect was produced, the amount of oxygen absorbed showed a marked increase after the antiseptic was removed.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 2 , Issue 3 , December 1907 , pp. 305 - 326
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1907

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