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Journal Article | FZJ-2018-06316 |
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2018
Springer Science + Business Media B.V
Dordrecht [u.a.]
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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1007/s11104-018-3804-5
Abstract: AimsThe accumulation of organic layers in forests is linked to decreasing nutrient availability. Organic layers might represent a source of phosphorus (P) nutrition of trees in forests. Our aims were i) to test if the fate of P in a tree sapling-soil system differs between nutrient-poor and nutrient-rich sites, and ii) to assess the influence of organic layers on the fate of P in a tree sapling-soil system at either site.MethodsWe conducted a 33P labeling experiment of mesocosms of beech (Fagus sylvatica) saplings.ResultsRecovery of 33P in the organic layer was greater under nutrient-poor than under nutrient-rich conditions likely caused by the abundance of microorganisms and roots. Under nutrient-poor conditions, we found that the mobilization of P followed by efficient uptake promoted tree sapling growth if the organic layer was present. The presence of organic layers did not significantly influence P uptake by beech saplings under nutrient-rich conditions suggesting mechanisms of P mobilization in addition to organic matter mineralization.
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