Dynamics, structure and properties of plant litterfall in a 120-year old beech stand in Middle Pomerania between 2007-2010

Jończak, Jerzy

doi:10.2478/ssa-2013-0002

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“…Thus, the dynamics of metallic elements are highly important for plant communities and ecosystem function (Chapin et al 2002). The decomposition of litter as a mechanism of nutrient release is a key process in the functioning of both natural and modified ecosystems (Jonczak 2013;Berg and McClaugherty 2014). Plant litter decomposition in inland waters contributes significantly to global nutrient cycles ), particularly in flowing waters, such as forest streams and rivers (Battin et al 2008(Battin et al , 2009).…”

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Dynamics of multiple metallic elements during foliar litter decomposition in an alpine forest river

Yue

Yang

Peng

et al. 2016

Annals of Forest Science

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Abstract& Key message Compared with previously reported data, we found that plant litter decomposes faster in river ecosystem than on forest floor in a comparable period, but the dynamics of metallic elements during litter decomposition in river are likely to share common patterns with the corresponding ones in decomposing litter on forest floor. & Context Litter decomposition in terrestrial lotic ecosystem is one of the most important pathways for metallic elements cycling, while little information is currently available about the dynamics of metallic elements in the decomposing litter of lotic ecosystems.& Aims and methods The concentrations and release rates of potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and aluminium (Al) were investigated in the decomposing foliar litter of four dominant species in an alpine forest river. & Results Over a 1-year period of decomposition, K, Ca, and Mg were released from virtually all types of litter, whereas Na, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, and Al were released from willow litter but accumulated in azalea, cypress, and larch litters during litter decomposition. Litter species, decomposition period, and river water characteristics (e.g., temperature, pH, flow velocity, and nutrient availability) were significantly related to the dynamics of these metallic elements in decomposing litter. & Conclusion Our results suggested that the similarity between the dynamics of metallic elements in the decomposing litter of lotic ecosystems reported here and previously for forest floors indicates a general pattern for the cycling of metallic element across different ecosystem types, and the net accumulation patterns for elements such as Zn, Cu, and Al during litter decomposition suggested that some litter species may act as efficient "cleaner" for metal purification in future ecological engineering.

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Dynamics of multiple metallic elements during foliar litter decomposition in an alpine forest river

Yue

Yang

Peng

et al. 2016

Annals of Forest Science

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“…The chemical and biological processes that take place in soil regulate the geochemical cycles of most chemical elements, making soil a kind of a buffer and a groundwater "filter" (Keesstra et al, 2012). Soil exchange issues affect the amount of nutrients; hence, the type and quality of soil affect ecosystem productivity (Jonczak, 2013;Brevik et al, 2015). One of the most important features of soil is its structure, as it controls soil water content and air retention capacity, creating a habitat for microorganisms whose activity accelerates nutrient cycling, as well as protecting soil against erosion (Zhang et al, 2013;Zhao et al, 2013).…”

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Land use effects on soil organic carbon sequestration in calcareous Leptosols in former pastureland – a case study from the Tatra Mountains (Poland)

Wasak

Drewnik

2015

Solid Earth

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Abstract. The purpose of the paper is to describe soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration rates in calcareous shallow soils in reforested areas in the Tatra Mountains with a particular focus on different forms of organic matter (OM) storage. Three plant communities creating a mosaic on the slopes of the studied valley were taken into account.Fifty years since the conversion of pastureland to unused grassland, dwarf pine shrub and larch forest have emerged in the study area, along with the development of genetic soil horizons as well as SOC sequestration in the soil despite the steepness of slopes. SOC stock was measured to be the highest in soils under larch forest (63.5 Mg ha −1 ), while in soil under grassland and under dwarf pine shrub, this value was found to be smaller (47.5 and 42.9 Mg ha −1 , respectively).The highest amount of mineral-associated OM inside stable microaggregates (MOM FF3) was found in grassland soil (21.9-27.1 % of SOC) and less under dwarf pine shrub (16.3-19.3 % of SOC) and larch forest (15.3-17.7 % of SOC). A pool of mineral-associated OM inside transitional macroaggregates (MOM FF2) was found in soil under dwarf pine shrub (39.2-59.2 % of SOC), with less under larch forest (43.8-44.7 % of SOC) and the least in grassland soil (37.9-41.6 % of SOC). The highest amount of the free light particulate fraction (POM LF1) was found in soil under dwarf pine shrub (6.6-10.3 % of SOC), with less under larch forest (2.6-6.2 % of SOC) and the least in grassland soil (1.7-4.8 % of SOC).

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“…Chemical composition of litterfall and annual infl ux of elements to the soil depends on several factors, such as species composition of forest stand [2,3,6,15,16,18,23], tree age [1,24], stand density [12], site [1,7,26] and climate conditions [6]. Extreme phenomena, such as droughts or pest gradations sometimes play an important role too [9,17].…”

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The Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil and Litterfall an a Beech-Pine-Spruce Stand in Northern Poland

Jończak¹,

Parzych²

2014

Archives of Environmental Protection

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Abstract:The concentrations of Cu, Mn, Ni and Zn in the soil and litterfall, as well as infl ux of the elements to the soils with litterfall were studied in a mixed beech-pine-spruce stand in northern Poland during the years [2007][2008][2009]. Annual infl ux of litterfall to the soil amounted from 3.234 to 4.871 t/ha. Beech, pine and spruce litterfall contributed in total litterfall in 50.8−70.1%, 11.4−11.9% and 1.6−24.0% respectively. The following average annual concentrations of heavy metals in total litterfall during the 3-year study period were noticed: 2469.3-3469.2 mg Mn/kg, 153.6-160.8 mg/kg Zn, 8.0-14.3 mg Ni/kg and 5.0-6.8 mg Cu/kg. In general, the concentrations of Mn and Cu were higher in beech litterfall in comparison to pine and spruce. The contents of Zn and Ni in beech, pine and spruce litterfall were comparable. Annual infl ux of metals to the soil with litterfall was: 10341.6-14422.4 g/ha Mn, 460.3-748.1 g/ha Zn, 37.4-66.6 g/ha Ni and 20.2-31.8 g/ha Cu. The fl uxes were higher for Mn, Zn and Ni, and comparable for Cu in relation to those observed in other beech, pine, spruce and mixed stands in northern Europe.

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Dynamics, structure and properties of plant litterfall in a 120-year old beech stand in Middle Pomerania between 2007-2010

Cited by 31 publications

References 9 publications

Dynamics of multiple metallic elements during foliar litter decomposition in an alpine forest river

Dynamics of multiple metallic elements during foliar litter decomposition in an alpine forest river

Land use effects on soil organic carbon sequestration in calcareous Leptosols in former pastureland – a case study from the Tatra Mountains (Poland)

The Content of Heavy Metals in the Soil and Litterfall an a Beech-Pine-Spruce Stand in Northern Poland

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