Quantificou-se o teor de lignina em cinco amostras de plantas forrageiras, nas frações caule e folha, em quatro estádios de maturidade, através de três métodos analíticos: lignina detergente ácido (LDA), lignina permanganato de potássio (LPer) e lignina Klason (LK), todos de natureza gravimétrica. Os três métodos não foram concordantes entre si, sendo que para a maioria das amostras, o método LK mostrou valores mais elevados que os outros dois métodos, e o método LDA exibindo os menores valores. A fração caule exibiu teores mais elevados de lignina do que a folha; forrageiras maduras mostraram maiores concentrações de lignina do que plantas mais novas. Para quase todas as amostras, a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca foi negativamente correlacionada com os teores de lignina estimados pelos três métodos analíticos. O método LDA estimou razoavelmente bem a digestibilidade de forrageiras, seguindo-se a LPer. A LK não estimou bem a digestibilidade de gramíneas. Conclui-se que, nenhum dos três métodos foi totalmente satisfatório, sugerindo que a determinação analítica da lignina seja mais profundamente estudada. Este trabalho também quantificou as frações de carboidratos pelas equações da ″Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS)″. A utilização da preparação parede celular (PC) nas equações da CNCPS, em substituição à fibra em detergente neutro (FDN), não proporcionou diferenças quanto aos teores de carboidratos de todas as frações. Porque foi realizada a comparação entre PC e FDN, foi descoberto que a equação da fração C, que estima os carboidratos indigeríveis da parede celular, pode ser simplificada, relacionando a fração indigerível em função do teor de lignina na matéria seca, e não em função da FDN, como é atualmente amplamente utilizado. Em outras palavras, o cálculo da fração indigerível da parede celular pode ser obtido independentemente da FDN isenta de cinzas e proteína. Como os valores da fração B1 (amido e pectina) pelo sistema CNCPS foram menores em relação à determinação laboratorial e com base nos resultados obtidos pelo emprego da PC nas equações de Cornell, sugere-se que a fração B2 seja destinada exclusivamente à pectina. E para os carboidratos digeríveis da parede celular, uma nova fração seja denominada, a B3 . Evidências colhidas na presente pesquisa sugerem que, pelas equações de Cornell, a pectina nunca esteve presente na fração B1 e sim na fração A. Portanto, do conteúdo da fração A, dever-se-ia subtrair o valor da pectina. A fração C continuaria inalterada e a fração B1 seria constituída apenas de amido / Lignin was quantified in five forage samples, in the fractions stem and leaf, at four maturity stages, through three analytical methods: acid detergent lignin (ADL), permanganate lignin (PerL) and Klason lignin (KL), all gravimetric procedures. The three techniques yielded different values for the same samples; in general, the KL method showed higher lignin concentrations than the two other methods, being the ADL which showed the lowest data. Stem fraction exhibited higher levels of lignin than leaf tissue; mature forages had higher concentrations of lignin than younger plants. For almost all the samples, lignin concentration was negatively correlated with the in vitro dry matter digestibility. The method ADL estimated reasonably well the digestibility of grasses, followed by PerL. The KL method was not a good predictor of digestibility of grasses. It was concluded that none of the three methods was totally satisfactory, suggesting that the analytical determination of lignin should be more deeply studied. This work also quantified the carbohydrate fractions through the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS). The utilization of crude cell wall instead of neutral detergent fiber in the CNCPS equations showed no differences in the estimates of all carbohydrate fractions. Because it was made a comparison between CW and NDF, it was discovered that the equation for the fraction C could be simplified where lignin expressed as a ratio of NDF, could be described on dry matter basis and not on NDF basis as it is largely used nowadays. In another words, estimate of indigestible cell wall could be obtained independently of ash + protein-free NDF. Because estimates of B1 fraction (starch and pectin) by means of CNCPS equations were lower than wet chemistry determinations and based on the results obtained by the substitution of NDF for PC in the Cornell equations, we suggest that B2 fraction be allocated exclusively for pectin. And for the digestible cell wall carbohydrates a new fraction, B3, be named. Evidences collected in the present experiment suggest that in the Cornell equations pectin was never part of B1 fraction but present in the A fraction. Thus, from the content of fraction A, pectin must be subtracted. The fraction C would remain unaltered and the fraction B1 would be constituted only by starch

Made available in DSpace on 2015-03-26T13:36:41Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 texto completo.pdf: 807848 bytes, checksum: a4aec48375faa02fed8c2ce2de053e55 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011-02-23 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / The present work aimed to study the influence of the PVC (polyvinyl chloride) film of different concentrations of KMnO4 (ethylene absorbent) and the oxygen absorber sachet (O-Buster) on the quality and postharvest conservation of 'Oso Grande strawberries. In order to achieve this physical-chemical, enzymatic and visual analyses were performed every 2 days on fruits stored for 14 days at 4 °C. The presence of PVC was essential to maintain the visual characteristics and reduction of weight loss of the fruits during the storage period. The fruits treated with different doses of KMnO4 (1, 2, 3 and 4 g) generally showed similar behavior to the fruits of the control treatment with PVC film, which kept the values of titratable total acidity (TTA), increased the total soluble sugars (TSS) and decreased the reducing sugars (RS) at 14 days of storage. The activity of the polyphenol oxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD) and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) enzymes decreased in fruits stored with KMnO4 sachets, however, regarding to ADH and the fruits treated with KMnO4 differed from the fruits of the control treatment with PVC. There was accumulation of ethanol in the fruits of the treatments used at the end of storage. The dosage of 1 g of KMnO4 (T3) was effective in delaying the visible growth of fungi in fruits stored for 14 days, contaminated fruits could only be seen in the last day of storage. The treatments with sachets of oxygen and ethylene had synergistic effect on the fruits that were stored for 14 days. The combination of the two absorbers kept the values of ATT, the PPO and ADH enzyme activity, and increased the AST in the fruits. In the remaining variables, the treatments with oxygen and ethylene absorbers and the combination of both in the same package of PVC did not differ among themselves and have retained the values of AR and the POD activity, and accumulated a small quantity of ethanol in the fruits at the end of storage. The combination of oxygen and ethylene absorbing sachets was effective in delaying the visible growth of fungi within 12 days of storage. The best way preserve strawberries, according to the results, was the storage in packages containing oxygen and ethylene absorbing sachets, sealed with PVC film and stored at 4 °C for 12 days. / Com o presente trabalho objetivou-se estudar a influência do filme de PVC (cloreto de polivinila), de diferentes dosagens de KMnO4 (absorvedor de etileno) e do sachê absorvedor de oxigênio (O-Buster) sobre a qualidade e conservação pós-colheita de morangos Oso Grande . Para isto foram feitas análises físico-químicas, enzimáticas e visual de 2 em 2 dias nos frutos armazenados por 14 dias, aos 4 °C. A presença do PVC foi indispensável para manter as características visuais e a redução da perda de massa fresca dos frutos ao longo do período de armazenamento. Os frutos tratados com diferentes dosagens de KMnO4 (1, 2, 3 e 4 g), de modo geral, tiveram comportamento semelhante aos frutos do tratamento controle com filme de PVC, que mantiveram os valores de acidez total titulável (ATT), aumentaram os açúcares solúveis totais (AST) e diminuíram os açúcares redutores (AR) aos 14 dias de armazenamento. A atividade das enzimas polifenoloxidase (PPO), peroxidase (POD) e álcool desidrogenase (ADH) diminuiu nos frutos armazenados com sachê de KMnO4; entretanto, quanto a ADH os frutos tratados com KMnO4 diferiram dos frutos do controle com PVC. Houve acúmulo de etanol nos frutos dos tratamentos utilizados ao final do armazenamento. A dosagem de 1 g de KMnO4 (T3), foi eficaz em retardar o crescimento visível de fungos nos frutos armazenados por 14 dias, sendo visualizados frutos contaminados apenas no último dia de armazenamento. Os tratamentos com sachês absorvedores de oxigênio e de etileno tiveram efeito sinérgico sobre os frutos armazenados durante 14 dias. A combinação dos dois absorvedores manteve os valores de ATT, a atividade das enzimas PPO e ADH, e aumentou os AST nos frutos. Nas demais variáveis analisadas, os tratamentos com absorvedores de oxigênio e etileno e a combinação dos dois na mesma embalagem de PVC não diferiram entre si e mantiveram os valores de AR e a atividade da POD, e acumulou pouco etanol nos frutos ao final do armazenamento. A combinação dos sachês absorvedores de oxigênio e de etileno foi eficaz em retardar o crescimento visível de fungos em até 12 dias de armazenamento. A melhor forma de conservação dos morangos, de acordo com os resultados, foi armazenamento em embalagens contendo sachês absorvedores de oxigênio e de etileno, fechadas com filme de PVC e armazenadas aos 4 °C, durante 12 dias.

Made available in DSpace on 2015-05-14T13:21:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 arquivototal.pdf: 5352516 bytes, checksum: 794641cb921c8b2deee06ca5e6ee12ed (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-04-28 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES / A portable and low-cost photometer is proposed in this work. The instrument uses a tri-color light emitting diode (LED) as its radiation source in maximum emission wavelengths of 480 (blue), 534 (green) and 630 nm (red). It employs a phototransistor with spectral sensitivity in the visible region, as well as an Arduino microcontroller. Its analytical performance was evaluated by means of quantitative analysis (analytical curves), whose models were validated by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The instrument was applied to determine sunset yellow dye in energy drinks and sodas, and potassium permanganate pills. For comparison purposes, a commercial spectrophotometer was used to construct the calibration curves for the reference method. Applying the paired t-test at a 95 % confidence level for the concentration results obtained with the two instruments, we observed no statistically significant difference. Furthermore, accurate concentration estimates were obtained for the analytes as confirmed by the low relative standard deviation range of 0.2 and 0.5%, respectively, for both the dye and the permanganate. The proposed photometer might be an economically viable alternative to spectroscopic analysis, especially in teaching laboratories with limited financial resources or lacking in highly qualified personnel. / Um fotômetro portátil e de baixo custo é proposto neste trabalho. Esse instrumento utiliza um diodo emissor de luz (LED-Light Emitting Diode) tricolor como fonte de radiação nos comprimentos de onda do máximo de emissão de 480 (azul), 534 (verde) e 630 nm (vermelho). Além disso, emprega um fototransistor com sensibilidade espectral na região do visível como fototransdutor, bem como um microcontrolador Arduino como unidade de controle. Seu desempenho analítico foi avaliado por meio de análises quantitativas baseadas em curvas analíticas, cujos modelos foram validados por meio da Análise de Variância (ANOVA). O instrumento foi aplicado à determinação do corante amarelo crepúsculo em amostras de refrigerantes e bebidas energéticas e de permanganato de potássio em amostras de medicamentos. Para fins de comparação, um espectrofotômetro comercial foi empregado para construir as curvas analíticas do instrumento de referência. Aplicando o teste t-emparelhado ao nível de 95% de confiança para os resultados de concentração obtidos com os dois instrumentos, observa-se que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa. Ademais, resultados precisos nas estimativas das concentrações dos analitos foram obtidos sendo atestado pelo baixo desvio padrão relativo conjunto de 0,2 e 0,5%, respetivamente, para o corante e permanganato. O fotômetro proposto pode ser uma alternativa economicamente viável para análises espectrométricas, sobretudo, em laboratórios de ensino com poucos recursos financeiros e carentes de pessoal altamente qualificado.

Orientador: Ruben Bresaola Junior / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T19:59:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Santos_BrunoVicentedeAzevedoPereirados_M.pdf: 1399208 bytes, checksum: e6e631ee616dacba62ad54d7e6050502 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2005 / Resumo: A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo analisar a formação de THM através do uso de permanganato de potássio, de forma isolada ou associada com o cloro livre, no processo de pré-oxidação, e, numa segunda etapa, avaliar a eficiência de remoção destes subprodutos através da adsorção em carvão ativado em pó seguida de tratamento convencional. Foram realizadas oxidações de soluções contendo ácidos húmicos e brometos, em diversas dosagens, analisando-se a formação de THM por espectrofotometria e cromatografia gasosa. A remoção dos subprodutos formados foi realizada com dosagens de CAP variando de 10,0 a 150,0 mg/L e com dosagem de coagulante e valor de pH determinados experimentalmente para cada uma delas. Os resultados obtidos, pelos dois métodos de detecção, mostraram que não houve formação significativa de THM quando a oxidação foi realizada apenas pelo permanganato de potássio e que, com o uso conjunto dos dois oxidantes, houve uma redução média de 30 % na formação quando comparada ao uso exclusivo de cloro livre. O processo de tratamento se mostrou eficiente para as dosagens mais altas de CAP, adequando a qualidade da água final nas normas vigentes. / Abstract: The present research had for objective to analyze the formation of THM through the use of potassium permanganate, isolated or associate with free chlorine, in the process of pre-oxidation, and, in a second stage, to evaluate the removal efficiency of these by-products through the adsorption in powdered activated carbon followed by conventional treatment. The oxidations of solutions contend humic acids and bromides, in diverse dosages had been carried through, analyzing the formation of THM with spectrofotometric and gas chromatography methods. The removal of by-products was carried through with dosages of PAC between 10,0 and 150,00 mg/L and dosages of coagulant and pH value determined experimentally for each one of them. The gotten results, for the two methods of determination, had shown that there wasn't significant formation of THM when the oxidation was carried through only by the potassium permanganate and that, with the joint use of the two oxidants, it had an average reduction of 30 % in the formation when compared with the exclusive use of free chlorine use. The treatment process showed efficient for the highest dosages of PAC, adjusting the quality of the final water in the effective regulations. / Mestrado / Saneamento e Ambiente / Mestre em Engenharia Civil

Quantificou-se o teor de lignina em cinco amostras de plantas forrageiras, nas frações caule e folha, em quatro estádios de maturidade, através de três métodos analíticos: lignina detergente ácido (LDA), lignina permanganato de potássio (LPer) e lignina Klason (LK), todos de natureza gravimétrica. Os três métodos não foram concordantes entre si, sendo que para a maioria das amostras, o método LK mostrou valores mais elevados que os outros dois métodos, e o método LDA exibindo os menores valores. A fração caule exibiu teores mais elevados de lignina do que a folha; forrageiras maduras mostraram maiores concentrações de lignina do que plantas mais novas. Para quase todas as amostras, a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca foi negativamente correlacionada com os teores de lignina estimados pelos três métodos analíticos. O método LDA estimou razoavelmente bem a digestibilidade de forrageiras, seguindo-se a LPer. A LK não estimou bem a digestibilidade de gramíneas. Conclui-se que, nenhum dos três métodos foi totalmente satisfatório, sugerindo que a determinação analítica da lignina seja mais profundamente estudada. Este trabalho também quantificou as frações de carboidratos pelas equações da ″Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS)″. A utilização da preparação parede celular (PC) nas equações da CNCPS, em substituição à fibra em detergente neutro (FDN), não proporcionou diferenças quanto aos teores de carboidratos de todas as frações. Porque foi realizada a comparação entre PC e FDN, foi descoberto que a equação da fração C, que estima os carboidratos indigeríveis da parede celular, pode ser simplificada, relacionando a fração indigerível em função do teor de lignina na matéria seca, e não em função da FDN, como é atualmente amplamente utilizado. Em outras palavras, o cálculo da fração indigerível da parede celular pode ser obtido independentemente da FDN isenta de cinzas e proteína. Como os valores da fração B1 (amido e pectina) pelo sistema CNCPS foram menores em relação à determinação laboratorial e com base nos resultados obtidos pelo emprego da PC nas equações de Cornell, sugere-se que a fração B2 seja destinada exclusivamente à pectina. E para os carboidratos digeríveis da parede celular, uma nova fração seja denominada, a B3 . Evidências colhidas na presente pesquisa sugerem que, pelas equações de Cornell, a pectina nunca esteve presente na fração B1 e sim na fração A. Portanto, do conteúdo da fração A, dever-se-ia subtrair o valor da pectina. A fração C continuaria inalterada e a fração B1 seria constituída apenas de amido / Lignin was quantified in five forage samples, in the fractions stem and leaf, at four maturity stages, through three analytical methods: acid detergent lignin (ADL), permanganate lignin (PerL) and Klason lignin (KL), all gravimetric procedures. The three techniques yielded different values for the same samples; in general, the KL method showed higher lignin concentrations than the two other methods, being the ADL which showed the lowest data. Stem fraction exhibited higher levels of lignin than leaf tissue; mature forages had higher concentrations of lignin than younger plants. For almost all the samples, lignin concentration was negatively correlated with the in vitro dry matter digestibility. The method ADL estimated reasonably well the digestibility of grasses, followed by PerL. The KL method was not a good predictor of digestibility of grasses. It was concluded that none of the three methods was totally satisfactory, suggesting that the analytical determination of lignin should be more deeply studied. This work also quantified the carbohydrate fractions through the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS). The utilization of crude cell wall instead of neutral detergent fiber in the CNCPS equations showed no differences in the estimates of all carbohydrate fractions. Because it was made a comparison between CW and NDF, it was discovered that the equation for the fraction C could be simplified where lignin expressed as a ratio of NDF, could be described on dry matter basis and not on NDF basis as it is largely used nowadays. In another words, estimate of indigestible cell wall could be obtained independently of ash + protein-free NDF. Because estimates of B1 fraction (starch and pectin) by means of CNCPS equations were lower than wet chemistry determinations and based on the results obtained by the substitution of NDF for PC in the Cornell equations, we suggest that B2 fraction be allocated exclusively for pectin. And for the digestible cell wall carbohydrates a new fraction, B3, be named. Evidences collected in the present experiment suggest that in the Cornell equations pectin was never part of B1 fraction but present in the A fraction. Thus, from the content of fraction A, pectin must be subtracted. The fraction C would remain unaltered and the fraction B1 would be constituted only by starch

A digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e da parede celular, de diferentes amostras vegetais arranjadas em três grupos: forragens, madeiras ou bambus, foi correlacionada com os teores de lignia estimados por três métodos analíticos. Os métodos empregados foram: lígnina em detergente ácido (LDA). lignina Klason (LK) e lignina permanganato de potássio (LPer). Os teores de lignina foram diferentes entre os métodos, para as mesmas amostras analisadas, sendo no geral maiores para LK e LPer. Para quase todas as amostras, os teores de lignina foram negativamente correlacionadas com a digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e da parede celular. O método LDA estimou razoavelmente bem a digestibilidade de forrageiras e bambus, seguindo-se a LPer. A LK não estimou bem a digestibilidade de gramíneas. Quanto às madeiras, nenhum dos três métodos foi um bom indicador da digestibilidade, mesmo o método LK, tradicionalmente usado para madeiras. Conclui-se que, nenhum dos três métodos foi totalmente satisfatório, sugerindo que a determinação analítica da lignina seja mais profundamente estudada. / The in vitro digestibility either dry matter or cell wall of different vegetable samples arranged in three groups: forages, wood or bamboos was correlated with lignin concentration determined through three analytical methods. The employed methods were: acid detergent lignin (ADL), Klason lignin (KL) and potassium permanganate lignin (PerL). Lignin concentrations were different among the methods for the same samples, generally larger for KL and PerL. For almost all samples, lignin concentration was negatively correlated with in vitro digestibility of dry matter and cell wall. ADL method predicted digestibility of grasses and bamboos reasonably well, followed by PerL. KL content was not a good predictor of grass digestibility. Concerning woods, none of the three methods was a good predictor of digestibilty, even the KL method, traditionally used for wood. It is concluded that none of the three methods was totally satisfactory, suggesting that analytical determination of lignin needs more research effort.

This diploma thesis is aimed at the evaluation of water treatment technology in Písty waterworks which treats raw water with high concentration of iron and manganese. The most common method of iron and manganese removal from raw water is based on oxidation to insoluble hydrated oxides followed by separation of formed aggregates. The plant technology consists of aeration, oxidation agent KMnO4 dosing and mixing, sedimentation, filtration and hygienic protection. Chemical analysis of treated water, evaluation of the aeration efficiency of iron and manganese oxidation, evaluation of the separation efficiency of the sedimentation tank and filters, assessment of distribution of iron and manganese in the filter, assessment of dirt holding capacity and optimization of KMnO4 dose were determined. Raw water pH fluctuated around 7,3 during measurements, whereas iron and manganese concentrations in raw water were 6,00 and 0,82 mg.l-1 , respectively. Oxidation of 97,2 % of dissolved iron and of 14,3 % of dissolved manganese was achieved after the aeration. The separation efficiency of the sedimentation tank was 82,9 % for iron and 46,5 % for manganese, however the separation efficiency of the second half of the sedimentation tank was low. Thus, the perforated baffles in the second half of the sedimentation...

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Efforts to sequester soil carbon (C) should consider soils intrinsically capable at C retention. Of the mineral soil orders, Mollisols have minimum requirements for soil organic C (SOC; over 0.06 %) and basic saturation (over 50 %). In the U.S., grasslands comprise 93% of the vegetation mapped above Mollisols. Soils beneath the southern extent of Sequoia sempervirens (redwood) forests in central California are mapped as Molliols. It widely accepted that redwood forests harbor considerable biomass C, but the extent to which aboveground C is retained in the soil is not well understood. This study aimed to: (i) to gather baseline soils data (bulk density, pH, basic saturation, cation exchange capacity, SOC, total nitrogen, structure, depth) for an iconic and understudied ecosystem, the southern extent of coast redwood forests and to compare said properties to those in adjacent grasslands, (ii) to identify taxonomic classifications of said soils, (iii) to investigate the influence of vegetative gradation on soil properties between these ecosystems using auger sampling, (iv) to compare levels of basic cations between the forest floor and mineral horizons and, (v) to characterize the total C and active C pools within these ecosystems and to explore interpretations of these pools. In sites randomly selected across two regions, Swanton Pacific Ranch (SPR) and Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve (LHBCR), soil was collected and described in 24 profiles beneath redwoods and compared to 19 profiles in nearby grasslands. Auger samples at fixed depths were collected in a complimentary study from 5 randomized transects that transitioned through mixed-evergreen forest (and across ecotones) between redwoods and coastal grasslands at SPR. Mineral soil samples were analyzed for SOC, permanganate oxidizable C (POXC), C/N ratio, pH, extractable basic cations, and cation exchange capacity. Samples of forest litter were analyzed for basic cation composition. Multivariate regression models of profile data found higher values of pH, C/N, and CEC in redwoods than in grasslands, and lower values of bulk density in redwoods than in grasslands. Redwood soils were conducive to mollic epipedon formation (21 of 24 profiles in the redwoods as Mollisols) and generally had high base levels, for which extractable calcium from the forest floor was the main driver. Along the transects, multivariate regression returned generally consistent and graded patterns for C/N ratios, POXC/SOC ratios, and pH; these variables were generally highest in the redwood forest and decreased sequentially across mixed-evergreen forest and into the grassland Our look at soil C pools focused on the fraction of SOC that was POXC. Observed higher ratios of POXC/SOC in redwoods than in the grasslands at SPR was corroborated by the transect study; at LHBCR, the regression model provided no evidence for a significant difference in POXC/SOC ratios between communities. Differences in POXC fractions across plant communities and localities were postulated as the result (and combination) of contrasting ecologies, and different management strategies and disturbance histories. The data collected in this study does not provide clear mechanisms to explain these discrepancies, and further research is needed; disharmonious interpretations of POXC across the literature suggested that the replacement of operationally defined C fractions with pools tied to a particular stabilization mechanism would provide clearer insights across ecosystems to land managers. Our estimates of SOC in the top 1 m of soil showed redwood soils stored as much or more C than soils in the neighboring grasslands, at SPR, 144 (± 21) and 123 (± 25) tons SOC per ha in the top 1 m of redwoods and grasslands, respectively, and at LHBCR, 221 (± 23) and 126 (± 24) tons SOC per ha in the top 1 m of redwoods and grasslands, respectively. The carbon densities provided in this study can be used as a baseline to measure changes to SOC and POXC pools in response to future activities to sequester C in our study regions and/or to assess losses from recent 2020 wildfires. We are curious to see how the breadth of information gathered in this study can provide refinement for following questions that will hopefully one day, direct considerate and conscientious management in response to the environmental challenges ahead.