Plant roots increase both decomposition and stable organic matter formation in boreal forest soil

Understanding mechanisms of soil organic matter (SOM) decomposition and stabilisation improves soil-climate feedback predictions. Here the authors show that roots in boreal forest promote organic nitrogen economy and provide a framework on how roots affect decomposition and stabilisation of SOM.

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Main Authors: Bartosz Adamczyk, Outi-Maaria Sietiö, Petra Straková, Judith Prommer, Birgit Wild, Marleena Hagner, Mari Pihlatie, Hannu Fritze, Andreas Richter, Jussi Heinonsalo
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/fd22a237ce3a40f2bee5899c1ec081a1
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