Importance of sampling frequency for the observed dynamics of SOC content in the Danish long-term monitoring network

• Published in: Geoderma Regional Vol. 40; p. e00931
• Main Authors: Harbo, Laura Sofie, Lama, Rojina, Lemming, Camilla, Elsgaard, Lars
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2025
• Subjects: carbon sequestration; climate change; data quality; nitrogen; Organic carbon; Sampling design; soil; soil minerals; Soil monitoring network; soil organic carbon; Subsoil; Topsoil; Subsoil; Soil monitoring network; Organic carbon; Topsoil; Sampling design

Monitoring soil organic carbon (SOC) content is crucial for understanding the role of agricultural soils in carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation. However, the influence of sampling frequency on the accuracy of SOC content trends remains an open question. This study investigates the eff...