A laboratory experiment was carried out with the litter of 7 Mediterranean species of plants to compare their mass losses during the initial leaching phase of decomposition. To this end, the leaf and needle litter of deciduous, marcescent…
What differences were observed in litter water absorption between species?The study finds distinct water absorption rates: F. sylvatica had a high rate, while P. halepensis exhibited a low water absorption rate. Q. ilex showed a low absorption rate but a high leaching rate, indicating diverse strategies in water handling.How much carbon is typically leached during the decomposition process?On average, 5-8 g of carbon were leached per 100 g of initial litter, accounting for 11-17% of the initial carbon. Significant losses were noted within the initial 24 hours of immersion in water.What factors influence the rates of litter leaching and absorption?Initial cellulose content positively correlated with water absorption rate (r = 0.84), while leaf density negatively correlated (r = -0.77). The study concluded that leaf thickness and density did not influence mass loss dynamics during leaching.
Tashelhiyt or Tachelhit (/ ˈ t æ ʃ ə l h ɪ t/ TASH-əl-hit; from the endonym Taclḥiyt, IPA: [tæʃlħijt]), [a ] or also known as Shilha (/ ˈ ʃ ɪ l h ə/ SHIL-hə; from its name in Moroccan Arabic, Šəlḥa) is a Berber language spoken in…
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