Common structure in the heterogeneity of plant-matter decay
Carbon removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis is released back by respiration. Although some organic carbon is degraded quickly, older carbon persists; consequently carbon stocks are much larger than predicted by initial decomposition rates. This disparity can be traced to a wide range of fir...
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2012-10-17T18:15:39Z.
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