What if the soil organic matter was never there to begin with?

I discuss my visit to (and seminar at) the University of Florida, and consider whether soil organic matter content stability over time might be related to the inherent accumulation rate of said organic matter.

My visit to University of Florida: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/seminar-and-visit-at-university-of-florida/
My recorded seminar screencast from University of Florida: https://youtu.be/P6v6tfG7M-E
Organic matter won't exist if the grass doesn't grow enough to produce it: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/what-if-it-was-never-there/

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Micah Woods
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Micah Woods
I'm chief scientist at the Asian Turfgrass Center and director of the @paceturf information service. Some current projects include #OM246, #ClipVol, and #MLSN.
What if the soil organic matter was never there to begin with?
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