Abstract
The importance of microrelief in relation to mass loss was studied in a Minnesota ombrotrophic forested peatland. Litter and paper strips placed in hummocks for 1 yr lost significantly more mass (2 and 3 times, respectively) than similar material placed in hollows. Less favorable environmental conditions for decomposition, especially lower temperature, reduced decomposition in the hollows. -Authors
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 375-378 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Canadian Journal of Soil Science |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |