Effects of root dominate over aboveground litter on soil microbial biomass in global forest ecosystems

Abstract Background Inputs of above- and belowground litter into forest soils are changing at an unprecedented rate due to continuing human disturbances and climate change. Microorganisms drive the soil carbon (C) cycle, but the roles of above- and belowground litter in regulating the soil microbial...

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Main Authors: Yanli Jing, Peng Tian, Qingkui Wang, Weibin Li, Zhaolin Sun, Hong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-06-01
Series:Forest Ecosystems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40663-021-00318-8