#plantlitter

Rethinking assumptions about plant litter decomposition Abstract. Plant litter decomposition is the breakdown of dead plant biomass by abiotic and biotic means. In terrestrial ecosystems, decomposition regulates

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Simulated nitrogen deposition and precipitation events alter microbial carbon cycling during early stages of litter decomposition Abstract. Plant litter decomposition is a major nutrient input to terrestrial ecosystems that is primarily driven by microorganisms. Litter quality is cons

Just published a study in Sustainable Microbiology focused on the complexities of #nitrogen and #carbon availability on microbially driven #plantlitter #decompostion and how climate change may impact these nutrient pools

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