Soil Organic Matter Fractions in Relation to Root Characteristics of Different Tree Species in Altitude Gradient of Temperate Forest in Carpathian Mountains

The roots are a key functional component of belowground systems and one of the main factors influencing the quality and quantity of soil organic matter. Our research aimed to determine the fractional composition of the soil organic matter (SOM) in soils under various tree species on an altitude grad...

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Main Authors: Karolina Staszel, Jarosław Lasota, Ewa Błońska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/10/1656