Nutrient cycling and soil quality in threatened veredas in two Protected Areas of the Brazilian cerrado

• Published in: Nature Conservation Research: Заповедная наука Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 34 - 46
• Main Authors: Oliveira, Leliane R. D., Frazão, Leidivan A., Silva, Sabrina C. O., Araújo, Walter S., Nunes, Yule R. F., Fernandes, Valquíria M., Veloso, Maria D. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Fund for Support and Development of Protected Areas "Bear Land" 01.01.2024
• Subjects: carbon stock; litter decomposition; litter production; nutrient return; soil fertility; soil microorganisms

Veredas are humid environments of significant importance for the Brazilian Cerrado. Understanding soil quality and ecological processes between the soil and vegetation in veredas can provide insights into ecosystem dynamics. This study was aimed to assess litter deposition and decomposition, as well...