Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Table 7.2 Examples of potential biogeochemical indicators to assess nutrient impacts to wetlands
(Reddy and DeLaune
2008
)
Level I indicators
Level II indicators
Level III indicators
Water column
Dissolved O
2
Dissolved organic C
Microbial diversity
pH
Enzyme assays
Cellular fatty acids
Temperature
UV absorbance
Turbidity
Detritus and soil
Soil bulk density
Soil O
2
demand
Microbial diversity
Soil Eh
Cation exchange capacity
Substrate-induced respiration
Total N
Soil respiration
Cellular fatty acids
Soil texture
Denitrification potential
Organic matter accretion rates
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