The biological fixation of atmospheric nitrogen (N) is a major pathway for available N
entering ecosystems. In N-limited boreal forests, a significant amount of N 2 is fixed by …

In a northwestern Connecticut forest, we quantified the carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) content
of the forest floor and the top 15 cm of mineral soil and the rate of midsummer net N …

Soil quality indices can help ensure that site productivity and soil function are maintained.
Biological indices yield evidence of how a soil functions and interacts with the plants …

We examined the patterns of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) gain, retention or loss in ten
foliar tissues in a litterbag experiment over 6 years at 18 upland forest sites in Canada …

Elevated dissolved carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations are
frequently observed in surface water soon after clear-cutting of boreal coniferous forests. It …

The contribution of coarse woody debris to C, N, and P cycles was assessed in forests of
lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta Dougl. ex Loud.), white spruce (Picea glauca (Moench …

Measures of soil nutrient availability such as concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus ([N]
and [P]) are important indicators of terrestrial productivity. Optimal plant growth and …

Litter decomposition plays an important role in nutrient cycling and ecosystem functions.
Although litter quality has been considered as an important factor of decomposition rate …

The legume gorse (Ulex europaeus) is one of the most widespread nitrogen (N) fixing
species and is also one of the most invasive weeds of New Zealand. Despite its widespread …

Leaf litter from stands of Eucalyptus globulus Labill., of varying chemical composition was
used to study decomposition rates and the release of nutrients (N, P, S, K, Ca, Mg). Leaf litter …