The nature of soil organic matter affects sorption of pesticides. 1. Relationships with carbon chemistry as determined by (13)C CPMAS NMR spectroscopy

Researchers measured the soil organic matter (SOM) structural composition of 27 diverse soils in Pakistan and Australia. Researchers believe that the aromatic quality of the soil organic matter will tell whether or not the soil can bind to nonionic pesticides. Tables illustrate soil quality and research findings.