| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8365549 | Soil Biology and Biochemistry | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The effect of plant clipping on soil organic matter (SOM) mineralization is unclear. ⺠We show that clipping decreased the SOM mineralization (Rs) under 7 grassland species. ⺠Clipping induced a decrease in plant N uptake thereby a decrease in fungi:bacteria. ⺠The change in saprophytic fungal abundance (18:2Ï6) was strongly correlated with Rs. ⺠This result suggests a key role of saprophytic fungi in SOM mineralization.
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Authors
Tanvir Shahzad, Claire Chenu, Cédric Repinçay, Christian Mougin, Jean-Luc Ollier, Sébastien Fontaine,