Comparison of tree species effects on microbial C and N transformations and dissolved organic matter properties in the organic layer of boreal forests

Applied Soil Ecology

Volumn 49, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 224-233

  Smolander, A ^a   Kitunen, V ^a  

^a FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

Author keywords

C mineralization; DOC; DON; Microbial biomass; N mineralization; Tree species

Indexed keywords

BETULA PENDULA; PICEA; PICEA ABIES; PINUS SYLVESTRIS;

EID: 80052166014     PISSN: 09291393     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2011.05.002     Document Type: Article

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