Links between vegetation patterns, soil C and N pools and respiration rate under three different land uses in a dry Mediterranean ecosystem

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 641-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Almagro ◽  
José Ignacio Querejeta ◽  
Carolina Boix-Fayos ◽  
María Martínez-Mena
Keyword(s):  
Respiration Rate ◽  
Mediterranean Ecosystem ◽  
Vegetation Patterns ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

Soil parent material and stand development stage effects on labile soil C and N pools in Chinese fir plantations

Geoderma ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 338 ◽  
pp. 247-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yun Zhang ◽  
Mulualem Tigabu ◽  
Zhigang Yi ◽  
Huitong Li ◽  
Zheng Zhuang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Development Stage ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Chinese Fir ◽  
Stand Development ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Soil Parent Material ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

Impact of land clearing methods and cropping systems on labile soil C and N pools in the humid zone Forest of Nigeria

2007 ◽  
Vol 120 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 250-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
I.K. Okore ◽  
H. Tijani-Eniola ◽  
A.A. Agboola ◽  
E.A. Aiyelari
Keyword(s):  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Humid Zone ◽  
Land Clearing ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

The effects of gaps and liming on forest floor decomposition and soil C and N dynamics in a Fagus sylvatica forest

2004 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 509-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Bauhus ◽  
T Vor ◽  
N Bartsch ◽  
A Cowling
Keyword(s):  
Fagus Sylvatica ◽  
Forest Floor ◽  
Mineral Soil ◽  
N Dynamics ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools ◽  
Gap Creation ◽  
C And N Dynamics

Despite the importance of gaps in the dynamics and management of many forest types, very little is known about the medium- to long-term soil C and N dynamics associated with this disturbance. This study was designed to test the hypothesis that gap creation and lime application, a routine measure in many European forests to ameliorate soil acidity, lead to accelerated litter decomposition and thus a reduction in the forest floor and soil C and N pools. Four gaps were created in 1989 in a mature European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) forest on acid soil with a moder humus, and lime (3 t dolomite·ha–1) was applied to two of these and surrounding areas. Litter and fine-root decomposition was measured in 1992–1993 and 1996–1998 using litterbags. Forest floor (L, F, and H layers) and mineral soil (0–40 cm) C and N pools were determined in 1989 and 1997. Eight years following silvicultural treatments, there was no change in C and N over the entire forest soil profile including forest floor. Reductions in the F and H layers in limed gaps were compensated for by increases in soil C and N in the surface (0–10 cm) mineral soil. Decomposition of F litter was significantly accelerated in limed gaps, leading to the development of a mull–moder, whereas gap creation alone had no effect on mass loss of F material in litterbags. Gap size disturbances in this acid beech forest appear to have minimal influences on soil C and N stocks. However, when combined with liming, changes in the humus form and vertical distribution of soil C and N may occur.

scholarly journals Assessment of Soil C and N Stocks and Fractions across 11 European Soils under Varying Land Uses

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (07) ◽  
pp. 297-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karolien Denef ◽  
Ilaria Del Galdo ◽  
Andrea Venturi ◽  
M. Francesca Cotrufo
Keyword(s):  
Land Uses ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N

Converting native shrub forests to Chinese chestnut plantations and subsequent intensive management affected soil C and N pools

2014 ◽  
Vol 312 ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongfu Li ◽  
Jiaojiao Zhang ◽  
Scott X. Chang ◽  
Peikun Jiang ◽  
Guomo Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Management ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Chinese Chestnut ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERUBAHAN CADANGAN HARA PADA BERBAGAI PENGGUNAAN LAHAN DAN KELERENGAN DI DAS MIKRO KALI KUNGKUK, KOTA BATU

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Refki Aulia Wiwaha ◽  
Syahrul Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Apple Orchard ◽  
Forest Conversion ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Soil Organic C ◽  
Total N ◽  
Organic C ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N

The Kali Kungkuk micro watershed which is located in the upper area of Brantas watershed, had experienced forest conversion to horticulture during the last fourth decades. Since the physiographic of Kali Kungkuk micro watershed is hilly, forest conversion to horticulture may result in soil nutrient stock changes. The research aimed to analyze soil nutrient stock from forest to horticulture land uses (i.e. apple orchard and vegetables) in the Kali Kungkuk micro watershed. The field research was conducted on three different land uses (i.e. vegetable land (PK), apple orchard (PA), and forest (PH)) and four land slope classes (i.e. slope 0-8% (K1), 8-15% (K2), 15-25% (K3), and > 25% (K4)), with three, replicates plots of each. Soil samples were collected at three different depths (0-10, 10-30, and 30- 50 cm) from each plot. The parameters measured included soil texture, bulk density, standing litter mass, canopy cover, basal area, soil organic carbon and total nitrogen. Data analysis was conducted with Linear Mixed Effect Models with a level of 5% and a further analysis of LSD test level of 5% as well as a correlation test between observational parameters. The results showed that differences in land use and slope affected to significant differences in the content of soil organic C and total N. In general, forests had higher soil C and N stocks as compared to other land uses (i.e. apple orchard and vegetables). Furthermore, soil organic C and total N was higher in the low slopes (i.e. 0-8%) and (8-15%) as compared to the high slopes (i.e. 15-25%) and (> 25%). The study found a positive correlation between soil nutrient stocks (i.e. C and N) and clay content. In contrast, soil C and N stock was negatively correlated with soil bulk density. Soil fertility degradation that occurs in the Kali Kungkuk micro watershed (i.e. apple orchard and vegetables) requires serious attention in soil management in order to ensure the sustainability of apple and vegetable production.

scholarly journals Combined Impact of No-Till and Cover Crops with or without Short-Term Water Stress as Revealed by Physicochemical and Microbiological Indicators

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eren Taskin ◽  
Roberta Boselli ◽  
Andrea Fiorini ◽  
Chiara Misci ◽  
Federico Ardenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Stress ◽  
Cover Crops ◽  
Soil Microbial Communities ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Soil C ◽  
No Till ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

Combining no-till and cover crops (NT + CC) as an alternative to conventional tillage (CT) is generating interest to build-up farming systems’ resilience while promoting climate change adaptation in agriculture. Our field study aimed to assess the impact of long-term NT + CC management and short-term water stress on soil microbial communities, enzymatic activities, and the distribution of C and N within soil aggregates. High-throughput sequencing (HTS) revealed the positive impact of NT + CC on microbial biodiversity, especially under water stress conditions, with the presence of important rhizobacteria (e.g., Bradyrhizobium spp.). An alteration index based on soil enzymes confirmed soil depletion under CT. C and N pools within aggregates showed an enrichment under NT + CC mostly due to C and N-rich large macroaggregates (LM), accounting for 44% and 33% of the total soil C and N. Within LM, C and N pools were associated to microaggregates within macroaggregates (mM), which are beneficial for long-term C and N stabilization in soils. Water stress had detrimental effects on aggregate formation and limited C and N inclusion within aggregates. The microbiological and physicochemical parameters correlation supported the hypothesis that long-term NT + CC is a promising alternative to CT, due to the contribution to soil C and N stabilization while enhancing the biodiversity and enzymes.

Soil C and N pools in patchy shrublands of the Negev and Chihuahuan Deserts

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 1943-1955 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Thompson ◽  
Eli Zaady ◽  
Pang Huancheng ◽  
Thomas B. Wilson ◽  
Dean A. Martens
Keyword(s):  
Soil C ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTION OF RED WOOD ANTS TO SOIL C AND N POOLS AND CO2EMISSIONS IN SUBALPINE FORESTS

Ecology ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita C. Risch ◽  
Martin F. Jurgensen ◽  
Martin Schütz ◽  
Deborah S. Page-Dumroese
Keyword(s):  
Subalpine Forests ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Red Wood Ants ◽  
Wood Ants ◽  
Soil C And N ◽  
C And N ◽  
C And N Pools
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