Humus Chemistry: Genesis, Composition, Reactions
review Grade A 1994
Authors: Stevenson, F.J.
Journal: Wiley (book, 2nd edition)
Key Findings
- Definitive textbook on humic substance chemistry — humic acids, fulvic acids, humin
- Covers extraction methods, structural models, metal complexation, and biological activity
- Standard reference for humic substance composition and properties
The definitive textbook on humic substance chemistry, widely cited across soil science, environmental chemistry, and balneology. Covers genesis, composition, structure, and reactions of humic substances. Chapter 2 (composition) and Chapter 9 (metal complexation) are most frequently referenced in the peat therapy literature. Second edition, Wiley, 1994.
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