Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10846052 | Soil Biology and Biochemistry | 2011 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Annual litter production did not change significantly along the chronosequence but tended to increase in stands older than 15 years. ⺠Litter decay rates decreased significantly during the phase of intense growth of trees. ⺠Litter production was positively correlated with the thickness of the OF (Oi) horizon. ⺠Litter decay was strongly negatively correlated with maximum thickness of the OH (Oa) horizon, suggesting that soil nutrient availability may not directly affect litter dynamics. ⺠We did not found significant changes in the main properties of the organo-mineral horizon, suggesting that soil nutrient availability may not directly affect litter dynamics.
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Authors
Jean Trap, Fabrice Bureau, Alain Brethes, Bernard Jabiol, Jean-François Ponge, Matthieu Chauvat, Thibaud Decaëns, Michaël Aubert,