The distribution of particulate organic matter in the heterogeneous soil matrix - balancing between aerobic respiration and denitrification
M. Lucas, L. Rohe, B. Apelt, C. F. Stange, H.-J. Vogel, R. Well, S. Schlüter
This study quantifies microscale hotspots of aerobic respiration and denitrification in soil by analyzing POM distribution, revealing distal POM as a key driver of denitrification and highlighting the need for improved predictive models.
bioRxiv · Mar 16, 2024Plant Biology