Rates of forest floor decomposition and nutrient turnover in aspen, pine, and spruce stands on two soils.

D. A. Perala; D.H. Alban

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-227

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Rates of forest floor decomposition and nutrient turnover in aspen, pine, and spruce stands on two soils.

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Authors:

D. A. Perala, D.H. Alban

Year:

1982

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-227

Source:

Research Paper NC-227. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Compares rates of forest floor decomposition and nutrient turnover in aspen and conifers. These rates were generally most rapid under aspen, slowest under spruce, and more rapid on a loamy fine sand than on a very fine sandy loam. Compares results with literature values.

Keywords

mineralization, nutrient cycling, litterfall, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium

Citation

Perala, D. A.; Alban, D.H. 1982. Rates of forest floor decomposition and nutrient turnover in aspen, pine, and spruce stands on two soils. Research Paper NC-227. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station