Nitrogen Deposition Modulates Litter Decomposition and Enhances Water Retention in Subtropical Forests

• Published in: Forests Vol. 15; no. 3; p. 522
• Main Authors: Xing, Jinmei, Hu, Chun, Song, Chenggong, Wang, Keqin, Song, Yali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.03.2024
• Subjects: absorption; Ammonia; atmospheric precipitation; Biodegradation; Carbon; Cellulose; China; Coniferous forests; deciduous forests; Decomposition; Deposition; Ecosystems; Environmental aspects; Enzymes; Forest ecosystems; Forest litter; Forest management; Forests; Forests and forestry; Leaf litter; Leaves; lignin; Litter; Measurement; Nitrates; Nitrogen; Nitrogen content; Precipitation; Productivity; Quercus; Quercus aquifolioides; Retention; runoff; Soil conservation; Soil microorganisms; Soils; Surface runoff; Terrestrial ecosystems; Testing; Tropical forests; Water conservation; Water consumption; water holding capacity; China; Yunnan China

Nitrogen (N) deposition influences litter decomposition and its water-holding capacity in forest ecosystems. Water conservation remains a priority, so understanding these interactions is vital for managing forests, especially in the Yunnan Plateau region. This study aimed to investigate the effects...