Nutrient mineralisation and microbial functional diversity in a restored bog approach natural conditions 10 years post restoration

TitleNutrient mineralisation and microbial functional diversity in a restored bog approach natural conditions 10 years post restoration
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsAndersen R., Wells C., Macrae M., Price J.
JournalSoil Biology and Biochemistry
Volume64
Pagination37-47
Date PublishedSep
ISBN Number0038-0717
Accession NumberWOS:000321679300006
Keywordsbelowground processes, carbon utilization profiles, Community structure, cutover peatlands, Microbial functional diversity, mineralization, nitrogen mineralization, nutrient dynamics, ombtrophic peatlands, organic-carbon, peatland restoration, phosphorus mineralization, plant, southeastern quebec, water, whole soil
Abstract

Peatland restoration has been implemented on sites exploited for horticultural peat for over a decade in Eastern Canada. However, little is known about nutrient dynamics and microbial processes in this region. Belowground nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) transformations and carbon utilisation by microorganisms were examined in a harvested peatland 10 years after restoration measures were implemented to assess whether restoration is returning the peatland to a state that falls within the natural range of variation found in a neighbouring bog. N mineralisation rates were almost 10-fold higher in the surface (0-10 cm) compared to the subsurface (10-20 cm) layers for all sites and were highly variable within sites. P pools were small (

Short TitleSoil Biol. Biochem.
Alternate JournalSoil Biol Biochem<br/>Soil Biol Biochem
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