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17 Nov 2022
Original research article |
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Improving models to predict holocellulose and Klason lignin contents for peat soil organic matter with mid-infrared spectra
Henning Teickner
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
ILÖK, Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry Group, University of Münster, Heisenbergstr. 2, 48149 Münster, Germany
Klaus-Holger Knorr
ILÖK, Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry Group, University of Münster, Heisenbergstr. 2, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Short summary
The chemical quality of biomass can be described with holocellulose (relatively easily decomposable by microorganisms) and Klason lignin (relatively recalcitrant) contents. Measuring both is laborious. In a recent study, models have been proposed which can predict both quicker from mid-infrared spectra. However, it has not been analyzed if these models make correct predictions for biomass in soils and how to improve them. We provide such a validation and a strategy for their improvement.
The chemical quality of biomass can be described with holocellulose (relatively easily...
