ISSN:
1435-0661
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
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Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
13 C was measured for whole soil C, free LF C, and iPOM C. The mean residence time of soil C under CT (44 yr) was 1.7 times less than in NT (73 yr). The amount of free LF C was 174, 196, and 474 g C m-2 for CT, NT, and NS, respectively. Total iPOM C amounts in CT, NT, and NS were 193, 337, and 503 g C m-2, respectively. The level of fine iPOM C (53-250 μm) level in macroaggregates (250-2000μm) was only 2.4 times greater and accounted for only 21% of the difference in total POM C. Sequestration of iPOM was observed in NT vs. CT, but free LF was not influenced by differential tillage. We conclude that differences in aggregate turnover largely control the difference in fine iPOM in CT vs. NT and consequently SOM loss is affected by both the amount of aggregation and aggregate turnover.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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