Protocols

Standard litterbag method deployed across elevation gradient to study litter decomposition rates and microbial succession. Involves placing known masses of litter in mesh bags and retrieving over time...

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy analysis of ground needle samples to quantify functional group concentrations including aromatics, ethers, amides, and carbonyls. Uses attenuated-total-reflecti...

Spatially distributed sampling campaign conducted during peak hydrologic conditions to identify locations of enhanced dissolved organic carbon export across a watershed transect.

Standardized chlorination procedure to simulate drinking water treatment and quantify the potential for organic matter to form regulated disinfection byproducts under controlled conditions.