94th ESA Annual Meeting (August 2 -- 7, 2009)

PS 20-165

Biodegradation of polyphenolics (tannins) in natural soils
Allison J. Kreinberg, Miami University; Ann E. Hagerman, Miami University; Jonathan J. Halvorson, USDA-ARS; Javier M. Gonzalez, USDA-ARS

PS 20-166

Analysis of plant/fungi interactions in the presence of mercury
Sharon R. Jean-Philippe, University of Tennessee; Jennifer A. Franklin, University of Tennessee; Nicole Labbe, University of Tennessee

PS 20-167

Decaying roots: An overlooked component of soil carbon pool
G. Geoff Wang, Clemson University; Huifeng Hu, Clemson University; David H. Van Lear, Clemson University

PS 20-168

Effects of tannins on soil carbon, cation exchange capacity, and metal solubility
Jonathan J. Halvorson, USDA-ARS; Javier M. Gonzalez, USDA-ARS; Ann E. Hagerman, Miami University

PS 20-169

Soil hydraulic properties and large scale evapotranspiration in desert ecosystem
Dongmin Sun, University of Houston, Clear Lake; Jianting Zhu, Desert Research Institute

PS 20-170

Plant soil feedback examined with seven grasses native to and invasive in the Great Basin
Lora B. Perkins, South Dakota State University; Robert S. Nowak, University of Nevada Reno

PS 20-171

Soil faunal distribution among different ecosystems using large scale molecular cloning and sequencing
Tiehang Wu, University of South Florida; Edward Ayres, National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON); Richard D. Bardgett, University of Manchester; Diana H. Wall, Colorado State University; James R. Garey, University of South Florida

PS 20-172

Does long-term pasture management influence spatial distribution of soil characteristics in Oklahoma?
Brian K. Northup, USDA-ARS; John A. Daniel, U.S. Department of Interior; William A. Phillips, USDA-ARS

PS 20-173

Water and plant litter inputs as key factors controlling soil microbial biomass and carbon source utilization in a Mediterranean and semi-arid region
Chen Sherman, Bar-Ilan University; Yosef Steinberger, Bar Ilan University

PS 20-174

Comparison of Assessment of CO₂ fluxes measurements using CO₂ Well Method and Closed Dynamic Chamber Method
Lijun Xia, Johns Hopkins University; K. Szlavecz, Johns Hopkins University; A. Szalay, Johns Hopkins University; R. M. Musaloiu, Johns Hopkins University; J. Gupchup, Physics department; Scott Pitz, Johns Hopkins University

PS 20-175

Drainage and vegetation controls on landscape-scale soil carbon accrual in restored prairies
Sarah L. O'Brien, Argonne National Laboratory; Julie D. Jastrow, Argonne National Laboratory; David A. Grimley, Illinois State Geological Survey; Miquel González-Meler, University of Illinois at Chicago

PS 20-176

Biogeodiversity along a Maryland piedmont lithosequence
Jerry L. Burgess, Beth Tfiloh High School; Steven Lev, Towson University; Christopher M. Swan, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Katalin Szlavecz, Johns Hopkins University

PS 20-177

Direct and indirect effects of earthworms on mycorrhizal fungi
Katalin Szlavecz, Johns Hopkins University; Melissa K. McCormick, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center; Lijun Xia, Johns Hopkins University; Dennis F. Whigham, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center

PS 20-178

Environmental variables as predictors for ectomycorrhizal species in American chestnut (Castanea dentata) mine reclamation
Jenise M. Bauman, Miami University; Carolyn H. Keiffer, Miami University; Shiv Hiremath, USDA Forest Service

PS 20 - Soil