Effects of fertilization on litter decomposition dynamics and nutrient release in orchard systems.

ABSTRACT: Plant litter decomposition is a significant ecosystem function that regulates nutrient cycling, soil fertility, and biomass production. It is heavily regulated by nutrient intake. The effects of exogenous nutrients on litter decomposition are not yet fully understood. To determine how Eriobotrya japonica litter decomposition responds to adding nutrients, we used the decomposition litter bag method in the laboratory for 180 days. There were five different nutrient treatment levels were used: control (no addition), low nitrogen addition (LN; 100 kg N·ha^-1·year^-1), high nitrogen addition (HN; 200 kg N·ha^-1·year^-1), phosphorus addition (P; 50 kg P·ha^-1·year^-1), and micronutrient addition (M; 50 kg M·ha^-1·year

SUBMITTER: Nie H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11655230 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature