Spatial distribution of microbial biomass and residues across soil aggregate fractions at different elevations in the Central Austrian Alps

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 339; pp. 1 - 8
• Main Authors: Murugan, Rajasekaran, Djukic, Ika, Keiblinger, Katharina, Zehetner, Franz, Bierbaumer, Michael, Zechmeister-Bolternstern, Sophie, Joergernsen, Rainer Georg
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2019
• Subjects: Aggregate fractions; aggregate stability; Alps region; altitude; Austria; bacteria; bacterial communities; carbon nitrogen ratio; carbon sequestration; Elevation gradient; ergosterol; Fine root biomass; fine roots; fungal biomass; fungi; grasslands; Microbial community composition; Microbial residues; Picea; soil aggregates; soil organic carbon; temperature; Alps region; Austria; Microbial residues; Elevation gradient; Aggregate fractions; Microbial community composition; Fine root biomass

The distribution of microbial biomass and residues and their role in carbon (C) dynamics within soil aggregate fractions in the Alps are still poorly explored. We assessed the distribution of bacterial and fungal residues and their impact on the contribution of the microbial community to C dynamics...