Effect of elevation, season and accelerated snowmelt on biogeochemical processes during isolated conifer needle litter decomposition

Increased drought and temperatures associated with climate change have implications for ecosystem stress with risk for enhanced carbon release in sensitive biomes. Litter decomposition is a key component of biogeochemical cycling in terrestrial ecosystems, but questions remain regarding the local re...

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Main Authors: Laura T. Leonard, Eoin L. Brodie, Kenneth H. Williams, Jonathan O. Sharp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/11926.pdf