Interpreting the differences in microbial carbon and nitrogen use efficiencies estimated by 18O labeling and ecoenzyme stoichiometry

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 444; p. 116856
• Main Authors: Sun, Lifei, Qu, Lingrui, Moorhead, Daryl L., Cui, Yongxing, Wanek, Wolfgang, Li, Shuailin, Sang, Changpeng, Wang, Chao
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry theory; Extracellular enzymes; Microbial element use efficiencies; Microbial growth; Nutrient limitation; Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling; Microbial element use efficiencies; Ecoenzymatic stoichiometry theory; Microbial growth; Extracellular enzymes; Nutrient limitation; Soil carbon and nitrogen cycling

•Microbial CUE and NUE estimated by the 18O-approach were negatively related to those estimated by the enzyme model using C:P stoichiometry.•Microbial CUE and NUE estimated by the 18O-approach and enzyme model using C:P stoichiometry showed opposite responses to pH, MAP, and AP.•Microbial CUE and NU...