| Abstract: | Experiments in a rewetted fen show large differences in root decomposition rates among Phragmites australis, Carex paniculata,
and Carex riparia. With equal water table fluctuations no differences in decomposition were observed in the two rewetting
variants, with temporary standing and constantly flowing water. The marked differences among species are therefore attributed
to differences in plant material quality, though C/N ratio is shown not to be of main influence. Based on low decomposition
rates, Phragmites australis proved the species most suitable for (renewed) peat accumulation under sufficient wet conditions.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.
This revised version was published online in June 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
