N decomposition experiment_drying step

May 8, 2006

Took out all decomposed materials from mesh bags and dried at a oven (75oC).

* samples information

5 above ground vegetation samples from each of RWG, RCG, RWB
5 soy bean residues samples from RCF
5 litter fall samples from RWB
3 root samples from each of RWG, RCG, RWB

with Zack

Fig. 1 Take out decomposed materials (fine roots) from a mesh bag.

Fig.2 Put the materials (fine roots) on weigh dishes.

Fig. 3 Put the materials (above ground vegetation) on weigh dishes.

Fig. 4 Dry at a electric oven (75oC) for 48hrs.