Decomposition dynamics of Myrtus communis and Quercus ilex leaf litter: Mass loss, microbial activity and quality change

Applied Soil Ecology

Volumn 36, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 32-40

  Fioretto, A ^a   Papa, S ^a   Pellegrino, A ^a   Fuggi, A ^a  

^a SECOND UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES   (Italy)

Author keywords

Cellulose; Enzyme activity; Fungal biomass; Lignin; Litter decomposition; Microbial respiration

Indexed keywords

ILEX; MYRTUS COMMUNIS; QUERCUS ILEX;

EID: 33846876294     PISSN: 09291393     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2006.11.006     Document Type: Article

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