Effects of soil texture on respiration and metal solubility in heating oil-amended soils

A comparison of oil transformations in soils of varying texture but similar fertility could reveal the effects of soil texture on oil decomposition. Differences in soil surface area may also cause differential responses to added metals in soils of diverse textures. The purpose of this experiment was to determine the effect of three different soil textures on rates of soil respiration and soil metal availability and content, following amendment with two types of heating oils.