Soil microbial processes and resource limitation in karst and non-karst forests

• Published in: Functional ecology Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 1400 - 1409
• Main Authors: Chen, Hao, Li, Dejun, Xiao, Kongcao, Wang, Kelin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Wiley 01.05.2018; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Biogeochemical cycles; C limitation; calcareous soil; cell respiration; Decomposition; Dolomite; ecoenzymatic stoichiometry; Ecosystems; ECOSYSTEMS ECOLOGY; enzyme activity; Forests; Karst; karst forest; karsts; Limestone; Microorganisms; Nitrogen; nutrient limitation; Organic carbon; Organic soils; Phosphorus; Resource availability; Respiration; soil; Soil fertility; Soil improvement; soil organic carbon; Soils; Stoichiometry

Soil micro‐organisms play a key role in soil biogeochemical cycles, but their growth and activities are often limited by resource availability. Understanding soil processes that are driven by micro‐organisms and resource limitation of microbes will help to elucidate controls on soil fertility and im...