Molecular transformation of dissolved organic matter in soils of contrasting tropical rainforest ecosystems is similar to temperate regions suggesting common processes
Abstract:<p>The variability of the molecular composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in soils is predominantly explained by microbial mineralization and assimilation as well as interactions with mineral surfaces and soil organic matter (SOM). From a temperate site with calcareous soil it is established that the molecular composition of DOM shifts from plant-derived towards microorganism-derived signals in soil depth profiles. This variability is largely explained by microbial activity and only to a … Show more
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