Respiration Rates
See Table 2. To get mL kg-1 h-1, divide the mg kg-1 h-1
rate by 2.0 at 0°C (32°F), 1.9 at 10°C (50°F), and 1.8
at 20°C (68°F). To calculate heat production, multiply
mg kg-1 h-1 by 220 to get BTU per ton per day or by 61
to get kcal per metric ton per day. Data are from Liao
et al. (1983).