Table 4.
Physical characteristics (organic matter, volumetric water content, density, and porosity) of the Po River sediments in each season. Standard deviations are reported (±)
| Seasons | Sampling day | OM (%) | VWC (%) | Density (g mL−1) | Porosity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | 15th February | 1.6 ± 0.5 | 37 (±) 14 | 1.6 (±) 0.2 | 0.6 (±) 0.1 |
| Spring | 3rd May | 0.6 ± 0.01 | 23 (±) 2 | 1.9 (±) 0.1 | 0.4 (±) 0.04 |
| Summer | 19th July | 0.4 ± 0.03 | 18 (±) 1 | 2.0 (±) 0.1 | 0.4 (±) 0.03 |
| Autumn | 14th November | 1.7 ± 0.4 | 33 (±) 2 | 1.8 (±) 0.2 | 0.6 (±) 0.1 |