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Soil depth- and root diameter-related variations affect root decomposition in temperate pine and oak forests |
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| Authors: | Seung Hyun Han Seongjun Kim Hanna Chang Hyun-Jun Kim Asia Khamzina and Yowhan Son |
| Institution: | Department of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Graduate School, Korea University, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea ;Correspondence address. Department of Environmental Science and Ecological Engineering, Korea University, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea; Tel: +82-2-3290-3015; Fax: +82-2-3290-3651; E-mail: yson@korea.ac.kr |
| Abstract: | Aims Assessment of factors regulating root decomposition is needed to understand carbon and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. The objective of this study is to examine the effects of soil depth and root diameter on root decomposition and to analyze the relationship of root decomposition with factors such as soil environmental conditions and initial litter quality. |
| Keywords: | decomposition stage litter quality soil environmental condition soil microbial activity |
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