Humic matter in soil and the environment principles and controversies - Tan, Kim H. (Kim Howard) 1926- (Boca Raton, FL CRC Press, 2014)
The issue of organic matter -- The concept of humus -- Concepts of humic matter -- The nature and distribution of humic matter -- Genesis of humic matter -- Extraction and fractionation of humic substances -- Chemical composition of humic matter -- Characterization of humic substances -- Electrochemical properties of humic matter -- Agronomic importance of humic matter -- Environmental and industrial importance of humic matter.
Includes bibliographical references (pages395-433) and indexes.
Keywords: Humus -- Environmental aspects; Humus -- Biodegradation; Soils -- Humic acid content