Differences in the ratio of soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and soil organic carbon (SOC) at various altitudes of Hyperalic Alisol in the Amazon region of Ecuador [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Protecting soil fertility represents a fundamental effort of sustainable development. In this study we investigate how different altitudes affect soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC) and soil organic carbon (SOC), and their ratio, MBC/SOC in Hyperalic Alisol. MBC and SOC are well established and wide...

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Main Authors: Benito Mendoza, Jaime Béjar, Daniel Luna, Miguel Osorio, Mauro Jimenez, Jesus R. Melendez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2020-05-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-443/v1