Colimitation of decomposition by substrate and decomposers – a comparison of model formulations

Decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM) is limited by both the available substrate and the active decomposer community. The understanding of this colimitation strongly affects the understanding of feedbacks of soil carbon to global warming and its consequences. This study compares different formu...

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Main Authors: M. Reichstein, T. Wutzler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/5/749/2008/bg-5-749-2008.pdf