Influence of nitrogen fertilization on methane uptake in temperate forest soils

A study of CH4 uptake by aerobic temperate-forest soils is presented. Ch4 consumption rates that were higher than previously reported were measured. Results of the study are analyzed.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1989-09, Vol.341 (6240), p.314-316
Main Authors: Steudler, P. A, Bowden, R. D, Melillo, J. M, Aber, J. D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical, physicochemical, biochemical and biological properties
Ecology
Forest soils
Forests
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Methane
Nitrogen fertilization
Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium fertilizations
Organic matter
Physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology of agricultural and forest soils
Soil science
Soil-plant relationships. Soil fertility. Fertilization. Amendments
Soils
Temperate forests
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Summary:A study of CH4 uptake by aerobic temperate-forest soils is presented. Ch4 consumption rates that were higher than previously reported were measured. Results of the study are analyzed.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/341314a0