Sass, Ronald L.2009-06-042009-06-041996Lewis, Sandra Tracey. "The use of redox measurements to study methane mitigation options in Texas rice paddies." (1996) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/16943">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/16943</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/16943Redox measurements were used to study whether different mitigation options affect methane emission and production by altering the electrochemical environment in rice paddy soil. These mitigation options include field drainage, use of different cultivars, and changing soil texture. Results indicate that the redox potential (Eh) is an accurate indicator of whether or not methane is produced. Also, the timing of methane production and emission was found to be dependent upon the reduction of iron and subsequent increase of the ferrous ion concentration. Field drainage is a mitigation option that successfully lowers methane emission rates by increasing the Eh. By studying the other mitigation options, it was found that once sufficiently negative Eh values are reached, different non-redox parameters control the actual amount of methane emitted.145 p.application/pdfengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.EcologyGeochemistryEnvironmental scienceBiologyBiochemistryThesisTHESIS ECOL. 1996 LEWIS