Flooded Soils
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Introduction
overall definition
Process
general process
aggregates/polutant plume
Oxidation/reduction(redox) reaction
Electron tower
Change of terminal electrons acceptor with soil depth
Variation of pH and Eh
pH
gradually increasing due to consumpsion of H+ during ananerobic respiration
Eh
decreasing in Eh(V) with soil depth
Exchange of atmospheric gases
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Methane
Solubility/mobility of mineral
Effects on life
Plant nutrient availability
Microorganism activity
WHAT ABOUT IRON AND MANGANESE?-Kate
Key Microorganisms
The role of micoorganisms under flooded soil
nitrate reducing bacteria
Methaneous bacteria
Ion reducing bacteria
Sulfate reducing bacteria
Manganese reducing bacteria
Current Research
References
Edits and Dates
Edited by students of Kate Scow