#8119. Soil burial has a greater effect on litter decomposition rate than nitrogen enrichment in alpine grasslands

October 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Litter is frequently buried in the soil in alpine grasslands due to grassland degradation, serious rodent infestation and frequent strong winds. However, the effects of various litter positions on litter decomposition rates and nutrient dynamics under nitrogen (N) enrichment in such areas remain unknown. A field experiment was performed in the alpine grasslands of northwest China to investigate the influence of litter position (surface, buried in the soil and standing) and N enrichment on litter decomposition, using data from two dominant grass species (Festuca ovina and Leymus tianschanicus) in control and N-enriched plots.
Keywords:
alpine grassland; leaf litter traits; litter decomposition; litter position; nitrogen enrichment; nutrient release

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