ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
leaf-conditioning
;
microorganisms
;
nitrogen
;
carbon
;
phosphorus
;
Alnus rugosa
;
Populus tremuloides
;
Myrica gale
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Myrica gale, Alnus rugosa and Populus tremuloides leaves were incubated ‘in situ’ in the oligotrophic acid waters of the Canadian Shield (James Bay, Quebec) in order to follow microorganic decomposition, respiration and chemical transformations. Respiratory activities in decomposing speckled alder and trembling aspen leaves were more important than that in sweet gale. In spite of low nutrient concentrations in the water, nitrogen concentration increased in the three species while phosphorus levels increased only in the speckled alder during decomposition.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00006279