Microbial activity of a semidesert rangeland as affected by 2,4,5-T

TitleMicrobial activity of a semidesert rangeland as affected by 2,4,5-T
Publication TypeThesis
Year of Publication1980
AuthorsRyder-White J.
Number of Pages69
Date Published1980
UniversityNew Mexico State University
CityLas Cruces, New Mexico
Thesis TypeM.S. Thesispp
Call Number00574
Keywordsdecomposition, microbial activity, dissertation, dissertations, herbicide, "2,4,5-T", mesquite dune, microbial activity, microbial activity, mesquite dune, microbial activity,herbicide, theses, thesis
AbstractThe objective of this research was to examine the effect of 2,4,5-T on the soil microflora of a mesquite-infested semidesert rangeland one year after herbicide application. Additionally, several environmental factors were examined to determine their relationship with microbial activity. Carbon dioxide evolution was found to be influenced by soil moisture, soil temperature, and air temperature. Dehydrogenase activity was not found to be affected by field environmental parameters.