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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1686–A
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Data Compilation, Synthesis, and
Calculations Used for Organic-Carbon
Storage and Inventory Estimates for Mineral
Soils of the Mississippi River Basin


By Gary R. Buell and Helaine W. Markewich

Chapter A of
Soil-Carbon Storage and Inventory for the Continental United States

Edited by Helaine W. Markewich

Professional Paper 1686–A

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
GALE A. NORTON, Secretary

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
CHARLES G. GROAT, Director

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, RESTON, VIRGINIA: 2004

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Buell, Gary R.
Data compilation, synthesis, and calculations used for organic-carbon storage and inventory estimates for mineral
soils of the Mississippi River Basin / by Gary R. Buell and Helaine W. Markewich.
p. cm.— (U.S. Geological professional paper ; 1686–A)
Includes bibliographic references.
1. Soils—Carbon content—Mississippi River Watershed—Statistical methods. 2. Carbon cycle (Biogeochemistry)—
Mississippi River Watershed—Statistical methods. 3. Carbon sequestration—Mississippi River Watershed—Statistical
methods. I. Markewich, Helaine W. II. Title. III. Series.

S592.6.C35B84 2003
631.4–17–dc                                                                                                                                                      222004000502


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