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Decomposition and nitrogen dynamics of red alder and Douglas-fir leaf litter in Oregon Coast Range riparian forests

Creator:

Matkins, Joselin

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I examined factors regulating decomposition rates of red alder (Alnus rubra)) and Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) leaf litter in Coast Range riparian areas in western Oregon. Overall, this study was designed to examine the influence that leaf litter quality characteristics and decomposition site treatment have on decomposition rates, to provide a...

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Masters Thesis

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Litter in Oregon Coast Range Riparian Forests Abstract approved
Nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics during decomposition of multiple litter types in temperate coniferous forests

Creator:

van Huysen, Tiffany L.

Abstract:

Litter nutrient dynamics contribute significantly to biogeochemical cycling in forest ecosystems. These dynamics may be influenced by site attributes, litter nutrient concentrations, and soil nutrient availability either independently or synergistically. Litter nutrient dynamics were examined in two decomposition studies in temperate coniferous forests of Oregon. I used ¹⁵N-labelled litter of...

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Dissertation

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biogeochemical cycling in forest ecosystems. These dynamics may be influenced by site attributes, litter