litterbags

Long-term Intersite Decomposition Team (LIDET) Plant Litter Data

Submitted by amswann on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:38pm

measurements
chemical properties
carbon to nitrogen ratio
nitrogen content
methods
field methods
litterbags
processes
biogeochemical processes
decomposition
leaf decomposition
litter decomposition
ecosystems
terrestrial ecosystems
deserts
organisms
plants

The primary objective of this study is to examine the control that substrate quality and climate have on patterns of long-term decomposition and nitrogen accumulation in above- and below-ground fine litter. Of particular interest will be to examine the degree these two factors control the formation of stable organic matter and nitrogen after extensive decay.

Related Data Set:

Long-term Intersite Decomposition Team (LIDET) Plant Litter Data at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico