Phosphorus dynamics during decomposition of mangrove (Rhizophora apiculata) leaves in sediments

Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology

Volumn 293, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 73-88

  Nielsen, Thomas ^a   Andersen, Frede Ø ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN DENMARK   (Denmark)

Author keywords

Decomposition; Humic compounds; Iron; Leaf litter; Mangrove; Phosphorus; Rhizophora apiculata

Indexed keywords

DECOMPOSITION; HUMIC SUBSTANCE; IRON; LEAF LITTER; MANGROVE; NUTRIENT DYNAMICS; PHOSPHORUS; SEDIMENT CHEMISTRY;

BANGRONG; PHUKET; THAILAND;

RHIZOPHORA APICULATA;

EID: 0043210728     PISSN: 00220981     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-0981(03)00200-4     Document Type: Article

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