For decomposing foliar litter in forest systems the pattern for accumulated mass loss vs time
varies among litter species and environments. Thus, decomposition may be complete (100 …

The supply of nitrogen commonly limits plant production in boreal forests and also affects
species composition and ecosystem functions other than plant growth. These interrelations …

Fungi are considered the primary decomposers of dead plant biomass in terrestrial
ecosystems. However, current knowledge regarding the successive changes in fungal …

Key recent developments in litter decomposition research are reviewed. Long-term inter-site
experiments indicate that temperature and moisture influence early rates of litter …

When starting our work on this book we intended to summarize and synthesize the new
information that had developed in the last 20-30 years in the field of plant litter …

The structure of the rotary motor was described in Chapter 9 (Fig. 9.3) and its assembly was
discussed in Chapter 10. Here, I will say more about function. Given that the diameter of the …

The knowledge of tree species effects on soil C and N pools is scarce, particularly for
European deciduous tree species. We studied forest floor and mineral soil carbon and …

凋落物分解在陆地生态系统养分循环与能量流动中具有重要作用, 是碳, 氮及其他重要矿质养分
在生态系统生命组分间循环与平衡的核心生态过程. 自然生态系统中, 植物群落大多具有较高的 …

On a global scale, human activity has increased the atmospheric input of NO− 3 to many
terrestrial ecosystems. Anthropogenic NO− 3 may be a potent modifier of ecosystem …

Increasing accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere has led to calls for terrestrial
mechanisms for CO2 abatement and given that soils represent the largest terrestrial body of …