Kale, S and Rakesh, S and Choudhari, P and Sawargaonkar, G L and Singh, R and Jat, M L (2026) Hot Water Extractable Carbon (HWEC). In: Soil Carbon Fractionation Techniques and Protocols. Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa, 1 . Springer, Singapore, pp. 49-52. ISBN 978-981-95-4067-9
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The hot water extractable carbon (HWEC) refers to the fraction of soil organic carbon that is soluble in hot water. It serves as an indicator for labile carbon, preserving the easily decomposable portion of organic matter. This labile carbon can be readily decomposed by soil microorganisms and plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling and microbial activity in the soil (Strosser 2010). HWEC is primarily used as a key indicator of soil health and quality, and it also reflects the dynamic changes in the organic carbon content of the soil in response to management practices.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
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| Divisions: | Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems |
| CRP: | UNSPECIFIED |
| Series Name: | Sustainability Sciences in Asia and Africa |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Hot water extractable carbon (HWEC), Labile soil organic carbon, Soil health indicator, Potassium dichromate oxidation, Nutrient cycling, Microbial carbon availability, Organic matter decomposition |
| Subjects: | Others > Soil Others > Soil Science |
| Depositing User: | Mr Nagaraju T |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2026 05:39 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Feb 2026 05:39 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/13451 |
| Acknowledgement: | UNSPECIFIED |
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