Litter type affects the activity of aerobic decomposers in a boreal peatland more than site nutrient and water table regimes

Litter type affects the activity of aerobic decomposers in a boreal peatland more than site nutrient and water table regimes

Peatlands are carbon (C) storage ecosystems sustained by a high water table (WT). High WT creates anoxic conditions that suppress the activity of aerobic decomposers and provide conditions for peat accumulation. Peatland function can be dramatically affected by WT drawdown caused by climate and/or l...

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Main Authors: P. Straková, R. M. Niemi, C. Freeman, K. Peltoniemi, H. Toberman, I. Heiskanen, H. Fritze, R. Laiho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-09-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/8/2741/2011/bg-8-2741-2011.pdf

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