An integrated perspective to explain nitrogen mineralization in grazed ecosystems

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

doi:10.1016/j.ppees.2012.12.001

Research article2013Peer reviewedOpen access

An integrated perspective to explain nitrogen mineralization in grazed ecosystems

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

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.

Keywords

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

Published in

Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
2013, volume: 15, number: 1, pages: 32-44
Publisher: ELSEVIER GMBH, URBAN & FISCHER VERLAG

SLU Authors

Veen, Ciska
- Department of Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

UKÄ Subject classification

Forest Science

Publication identifier

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ppees.2012.12.001

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/52685