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An integrated perspective to explain nitrogen mineralization in grazed ecosystems

  • Maarten Schrama
  • , Ciska Veen
  • , E.S. (Liesbeth) Bakker
  • , Jasper L. Ruifrok
  • , Jan P. Bakker
  • , Han Olff

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Abstract

We conclude that our integrated perspective will help us to better understand when herbivores accelerate or decelerate soil nutrient cycling and improve our understanding of the functioning of grazed ecosystems. (C) 2012 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)32-44
Number of pages13
JournalPerspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
Volume15
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Grazing
  • Trampling
  • Soil compaction
  • Soil texture
  • Soil type
  • Water logging
  • Nutrient cycling
  • Decomposition
  • Excreta (dung and urine)
  • Soil aeration

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