The influence of litter mixing on decomposition and soil fauna assemblages in a Pinus koraiensis mixed broad-leaved forest of the Changbai Mountains, China

Yin, Xia; Wang, Fubin

doi:10.1016/j.ejsobi.2012.11.004

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“…Mixed litter decomposition is often the main form of litter decomposition in a forest ecosystem due to the various plant species. The decomposition dynamics of mixed litter has been intensively investigated in different ecosystems containing wide varieties of plant types (Blair et al, 1990;Blair et al, 1990;Gartner and Cardon, 2004;Jiang et al, 2013;Tan et al, 2013Jiang et al, 2013;Tan et al, 2013). Litter nutrient release is controlled by the litter quality, including the nitrogen (N) concentration of the litter (Vitousek et al, 1994;Aerts, 1997;Aerts and De Caluwe, 1997;Shaw and Harte, 2001).…”

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Litter mass loss and nutrient release influenced by soil fauna of Betula ermanii forest floor of the Changbai Mountains, China

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Wang

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Applied Soil Ecology

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Litter mass loss and nutrient release influenced by soil fauna of Betula ermanii forest floor of the Changbai Mountains, China

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“…First, the facilitative effect of increased water availability is strong enough to override the negative effects of secondary compounds. Similarly, antagonistic interactions of secondary compounds might be eliminated by the activity of soil fauna (Jiang et al 2013). Second, the improved quality (decreased ratio of lignin:N) of mixed litter at high water availability might offset the inhibitory effects of secondary compounds.…”

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“…Introduction Litter decomposition plays a critical role in regulating the buildup of soil organic matter in ecosystems and it releases nutrients for plant growth and influences carbon cycling (Jiang et al 2013). Studies using mixed litter from multiple species, genotypes, phenotypes, or plant parts have shown that decomposition of litter mixtures at times cannot be predicted from single litters because of non-additive effects (synergistic or antagonistic interactions; Schweitzer et al 2005).…”

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“…Synergistic interactions depend on the nutrient status of labile organic matter or on differences in the initial nutrient content of litter types (Liu et al 2007;Schimel & H€ attenschwiler 2007). Antagonistic interactions often occur in litter with low nutrient content (e.g., N, P, soluble substances, non-lignified carbohydrates) and high content of secondary compounds (Jiang et al 2013). The overall effect of mixtures on decomposition depends on the balance between these two interactions (Li et al 2013).…”

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“…The magnitude of non-additive effects is usually defined as the difference between observed and expected values (Duan et al 2013). The direction and magnitude of nonadditive effects depend on litter properties, incubation time, soil biota, and microenvironment (e.g., temperature, exogenous nutrients; Gonçalves & Canhoto 2009;Duan et al 2013;Jiang et al 2013). In wetlands, water availability regulates the activity of decomposer communities and leaching processes (Clein & Schimel 1994) and litter decomposition rates can increase with increasing water availability (Liu et al 2006).…”

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Non-additive effects of water availability and litter quality on decomposition of litter mixtures

Xie

Chen

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Journal of Freshwater Ecology

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Non-additive (synergistic or antagonistic) effect, a common phenomenon for the decomposition of mixed litter in nature, is usually regulated by litter quality and environmental factors. In this study, we investigated decomposition rates and nutrient (C, N, and P) dynamics in response to water availability in six litter treatments using plant material from Dongting Lake, China. Three single-litter treatments (leaves of Carex brevicuspis, leaves of Miscanthus sacchariflorus, and stems of M. sacchariflorus) and three mixed-litter treatments (1:1 mixtures of single litters) were incubated at three levels of water availability (20%, 46%, and 100% saturation) for 120 days in a mesocosm experiment. Decomposition rates for single-litter treatments were ranked: M. sacchariflorus leaves > C. brevicuspis leaves > M. sacchariflorus stems. Decomposition rates generally increased with increasing water availability. Antagonistic or additive interactions occurred in the M. sacchariflorus leaves C M. sacchariflorus stems treatment, and synergistic interactions occurred in the other two mixed-litter treatments. N content and lignin loss rate of M. sacchariflorus leaves and M. sacchariflorus stems were increased by mixing with C. brevicuspis leaves. The magnitude of synergistic interactions increased with increasing water availability and the opposite was true for antagonistic interactions. These data suggest that the direction of non-additive effects is dependent on litter quality, while the magnitude is regulated by water availability.

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Soil mite communities structure (Acari, Mesostigmata) during litter decomposition of seven tree species in pure Scots pine stands (Pinus sylvestris L.) growing on a reclaimed post‐industrial area

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Our knowledge about mites, including mesostigmatids, compared to their significant role in soil‐forming processes on post‐industrial areas, is currently insufficient. Therefore, our study aim was to analyze the succession of mesostigmatid communities in relation to litter decomposition of seven tree species [Acer pseudoplatanus L., Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn., Fagus sylvatica L., Pinus sylvestris L., Prunus serotina Ehrh., Quercus rubra L., Robinia pseudoacacia L.] in pure Scots pine stands growing on a reclaimed spoil heap. In December 2011, 1439 litterbags were placed on plots and collected after ca. 3, 6, 9, 13, 19, 25, 31, 37 months since the experiment started. In total, we recorded 9653 mites classified into 67 taxa. The mesostigmatid abundance was affected by percentage initial litter mass loss. Interestingly, litter type shaped species richness and diversity, but not abundance. The highest abundance, almost two‐times higher compared to other tree species, was recorded in Prunus serotina litter (352.73 ± 105.22 ind.; calculated per 100 g of dry litter mass) and the lowest in Quercus rubra (81.23 ± 9.82 ind.). Furthermore, the lowest richness (2.39 ± 0.07; calculated per sample) and diversity (0.33 ± 0.02; calculated per sample) was recorded in Pinus sylvestris litter, therefore, our results are in contradiction to the home‐field advantage assumptions that the ‘home’ litter has a positive effect on soil fauna structure compared to the ‘foreign’ litter. Nevertheless, the greatest abundance share of Asca bicornis and Amblyseius tubae, the most numerous species, was recorded for Pinus sylvestris litter.

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The influence of litter mixing on decomposition and soil fauna assemblages in a Pinus koraiensis mixed broad-leaved forest of the Changbai Mountains, China

Cited by 32 publications

References 38 publications

Litter mass loss and nutrient release influenced by soil fauna of Betula ermanii forest floor of the Changbai Mountains, China

Litter mass loss and nutrient release influenced by soil fauna of Betula ermanii forest floor of the Changbai Mountains, China

Non-additive effects of water availability and litter quality on decomposition of litter mixtures

Soil mite communities structure (Acari, Mesostigmata) during litter decomposition of seven tree species in pure Scots pine stands (Pinus sylvestris L.) growing on a reclaimed post‐industrial area

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