Humic Substances, Peats and Sludges. Health and Environmental Aspects

Content: 
Front Matter, Page iii
Copyright, Page iv
Preface, Pages v-vi, M.H.B. Hayes, W.S. Wilson
Introduction to Compositions and Aspects of the Structures of Humic Substances, Pages 1-2
Emerging Concepts of the Compositions and Structures of Humic Substances, Pages 3-30, M.H.B. Hayes
Extractability, Chemical Composition, and Reactivities of Soil Organic Matter of Irish Grassland Soils, Pages 31-38, D. McGrath
Investigations of Some Structural Properties of Humic Substances by Fluorescence Quenching, Pages 39-45, I.P. Kenworthy, M.H.B. Hayes
Applications of NMR Spectroscopy for Studies of the Molecular Compositions of Humic Substances, Pages 46-62, A.J. Simpson, M.H.B. Hayes, R.E. Boersma, W.L. Kingery, R.P. Hicks
Effect of Ascorbate Reduction on the Electron Spin Resonance Spectra of Humic Acid Radical Components, Pages 63-72, D.B. McPhail, M.V. Cheshire
Humic Substances from Podzols Under Oak Forest and a Cleared Forest Site I. Isolation and Characterization, Pages 73-82, A.J. Simpson, B.E. Watt, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes
Humic Substances from Podzols Under Oak Forest and a Cleared Forest Site II. Spectroscopic Studies, Pages 83-92, A.J. Simpson, J. Burdon, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes
Studies of Humic Substances at Different pH Values using Scanning Electron Microscopy, Scanning Tunnelling Electron Microscopy, and Electron Probe X-Ray Micro Analysis, Pages 93-99, A.J. Simpson, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes, K.A. Stagg, P. Stanley
Investigations Into the Nature of Phosphorus in Soil Humic Acids Using 31P NMR Spectroscopy, Pages 100-106, E.C. Norman, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes
Dissolved Humic Substances in Waters from Drained and Undrained Grazed Grassland in SW England, Pages 107-120, T.M. Hayes, B.E. Watt, M.H.B. Hayes, C.E. Clapp, D. Scholefield, R.S. Swift, J.O. Skjemstad
Soil Organic Matter: Does Physical or Chemical Stabilization Predominate?, Pages 121-135, J.A. Meredith
Humic Substances from Interment Sites I. Isolation and Characterization, Pages 136-147, M.H.B. Hayes, Lorraine J. Stewart, P. Bethel
Humic Substances from Interment Sites II. Digest Products of Sequential Degradation Reactions, Pages 148-157, Lorraine J. Stewart, J. Burdon, M.H.B. Hayes
Natural Abundances of 13C in Soils and Waters, Pages 158-175, C.E. Clapp, R.R. Alimaras, M.F. Layese, M.H.B. Hayes, D.R. Huggins
Humic Substances from a Tropical Soil, Pages 176-186, Thomas B. Rick Yormah, Michael H.B. Hayes
Introduction to Interactions of Humic Substances, Pages 187-188
An Automated Procedure for Studying Sorption by Humic Substances Using a Combined Continuous-Flow and Flow-Injection Analysis Process, Pages 189-198, I.A. Law, J.J. Tuck, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes
Sorption of Imidazolinone Herbicides by Humic Acid Preparations, Pages 199-207, Michael J. Häusler, Michael H.B. Hayes
The Influence of Humic Substances from Drainage Waters on the Transportation of Anthropogenic Organic Chemicals, Pages 208-218, T.M. Hayes, M.H.B. Hayes, L.V. Vaidyanathan
Preparation of Iron Pillared Clays and Their Applications for Sorption of Humic Substances, Pages 219-225, A.L. Lacey, M.H.B. Hayes, L.V. Vaidyanathan
Uses of Schists- and Clay-Derived Materials to Remove Humic Substances from Waters, Pages 226-236, J.J. Farnworth, L.V. Vaidyanathan, M.H.B. Hayes
Investigations of the Impacts of Humic-Type Substances on the Bayer Process, Pages 237-245, E.C. Norman, I.R. Dixon, C.L. Graham, M.H.B. Hayes, S.C. Grocott
Introduction to Environmental Impacts of Humic Substances and Organic Matter, Pages 247-248
A Review of the Characteristics and Distribution of Organic Matter-Related Properties in Irish Podzols, Pages 249-261, Declan J. Little
The Influence of Forestry on Blanket Peatland, Pages 262-277, Kenneth A. Byrne, Edward P. Farrell
Is Peat Chemistry Useful in Assessing Acid Deposition Effects on Mineral Soils?, Pages 278-287, Catherine C. White, Abdulkadir M. Dawod, Malcolm S. Cresser
The Direct Relationship between Base Cation Ratios in Precipitation and River Water Draining from Peats, Pages 288-298, Abdulkadir M. Dawod, Malcolm S. Cresser
The Effects of Acidification on the Carbohydrate Contents of Humic Substances from the Watershed Soils and Lake Waters of Lake Skjervatjern, Pages 299-310, M.H.B. Hayes, I.P. Kenworthy, M.T. Quane, B.E. Watt
Decomposition in Soil of C4 and C3 Plant Material Grown at Ambient and at Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Concentrations, Pages 311-318, A.S. Ball, J. Bullimore
Humic Substances Research in Polar Waters, Pages 319-325, R.J. Lara, U. Hubberten, G. Kattner, D.N. Thomas
The Effects of Humic Substances on Enhanced Chemiluminescence Produced by the HRP-Catalyzed Oxidation of Luminol, Pages 326-333, B.E. Watt, M.H.B. Hayes, E.E. Robinson, K.E. Sawcer, G.H.G. Thorpe
Introduction to Biological Impacts of Humic Substances, Pages 335-336
Does the Genetic Toxicity of Water Chlorination Products Pose a Risk to Public Health?, Pages 337-345, D.L. MacDonald, J.K. Chipman
Aspects of the Biochemistry of the Healing Effects of Humic Substances from Peat, Pages 346-356, W. Flaig
Introduction to Composts, Peats, and Sludges, Pages 357-358
Composts and the Control of Plant Diseases, Pages 359-366, Harry A.J. Hoitink, Marcella E. Grebus
Peat - A Valuable Resource, Pages 367-383, A.E. Johnston, M.V. Hewitt, P.R. Poulton, P.W. Lane
Growth of Crops in Land Treated with Sewage Sludge: Observations from Experiments made by the Agricultural Development and Advisory Service (ADAS) of England and Wales, Pages 384-409, L V Vaidyanathan
Influence of Lime Stabilized Sewage Sludge Cake on Heavy Metals and Dissolved Organic Substances in the Soil Solution, Pages 410-424, Yongming Luo, Peter Christie
The Effect of Long-Term Annual Sewage Sludge Applications on the Heavy Metal Content of Soils and Plants, Pages 425-437, M.N. Aitken, D.I. Cummins
Effect of Repeated Application of Sewage Sludge to Pasture on Metal Levels in Soil and Herbage, Pages 438-445, E.G. O'Riordan, D. McGrath
Comparative Effects of Organic Manures on Spring Herbage Production of a Grass/White Clover (c.v. Grasslands Huia) Sward, Pages 446-461, J. Humphreys, T. Jansen, N. Culleton, F. MacNaeidhe
Cheese Whey Applications to Two Contrasting Soil Types: Effects on Grass Growth, Soil Properties, and Drainage Water Composition, Pages 462-474, M.V. Ross, G.J. Mullen
The Use of Peat in Treating Landfill Leachate, Pages 475-485, H.J. Lyons, T.J. Reidy
Subject Index, Pages 487-496