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Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Gravimetric Soil Moisture
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Dataset for "Fertilizer value of dairy processing waste materials and contributions of soil microorganisms towards phosphorus uptake in grasses."
<p>This file includes the dataset used for the analysis of the fertilizer value from dairy processing waste materials and the contribution of soil microorganisms towards P uptake. More information in the linked future publication</p>
Data for a leaf litter decomposition study and soil density fractionation analysis at a whole-watershed fertilization experiment in a temperate forest
To assess how elevated N deposition influences leaf litter decomposition dynamics and soil organic matter formation in a temperate deciduous forest, we coupled a reciprocal transplant leaf litter decomposition study with an analysis of the distribution of soil organic matter in mineral associated and particulate organic matter fractions at a long-term, whole-watershed, N fertilization experiment. We found that nearly 30 years of N additions slowed decay rates by about 11% for leaf litter decomposed in the fertilized watershed, regardless of the watershed from which the initial litter was collected. An apparent consequence of the altered rates of decomposition was that the soil in the fertilized watershed had about a 40% greater fraction of SOM in light particulate organic matter compared to the reference watershed, which was positively correlated with the bulk soil carbon to nitrogen ratio. Collectively, our results suggest that under conditions of N saturation, the physical transfer pathway of SOM formation is favored, which can have important implications for the future of the soil organic matter stock and nutrient cycling.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Cumulative Microbial Respiration
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Daily Microbial Respiration
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Microbial Biomass
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Fine Root Biomass and Chemistry
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Soil CN
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Litter and Soil Decomposition: Soil pH
The influence of inorganic nitrogen (N) inputs on decomposition is poorly understood. Some prior studies suggest that N may reduce the decomposition of substrates with high concentrations of lignin via inhibitory effects on the activity of lignin-degrading enzymes, although such inhibition has not always been demonstrated. The purpose of E145 was to study the effects of nitrogen (N) addition on decomposition of seven substrates ranging in initial lignin concentrations (from 7.4 - 25.6%) over five years in eight different grassland and forest sites in central Minnesota.
Raw neutron counts from a soil water content hydroprobe along the LTER-I transects (control and fertilized) at the Jornada Basin LTER, 1986-ongoing
This data package contains raw neutron count data from a series of soil neutron hydroprobe measurements along the permanent LTER-I transects located at Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (CDRRC) in the Jornada Basin of southern New Mexico, USA. The control and treatment transects are parallel to each other and are 2.7 km in length extending from the middle of the College Playa to the foot of Mt. Summerford. The treatment transect was treated annually with ammonium nitrate fertilizer (NH4NO3 at 10g N/m2/yr) until 1987. Measurement stations are located at 30 meter intervals along each transect, and there are neutron probe access tubes located every station on the control transect (n=89) and at every fifth station at the treatment transect (n=19). Measurements were taken at 5 depths using a neutron probe (CPN Model 503DR Hydroprobe). Neutron probe readings in 3 non-weighing mini-lysimeters along each transect are also included. This dataset consists of the count of thermalized neutrons at 30 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm, 110 cm, and 130 cm depths. These counts are subsequently converted with transect site-specific calibration equations to the volumetric water content data provided in EDI packageID knb-lter-jrn.210012002. Measurements were taken at 2 week intervals from April 1982 to 1987 and monthly thereafter. Data collection for this study is ongoing.
Dataset underlying the publication: "Organic contaminants in bio-based fertilizer treated soil: Target and suspect screening approaches" DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139261
<p>Dataset underlying the publication "Organic contaminants in bio-based fertilizer treated soil: Target and suspect screening approaches" DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139261.</p>
A time series database of available P concentrations and grass growth in soils receiving DPW fertilizers
<p>This data set contains a time-series database of available and exchangeable P concentrations and grass dry matter yield in soils receiving struvites and hydrochar produced from DPS</p>
Soil biological, chemical and physical parameters and herbage yield in a field experiment with organic and inorganic fertilizers on peat grassland in the Netherlands
<p>To evaluate the performance of organic and inorganic fertilizers for regeneration of ecosystem services in peat grasslands with biodiversity goals, we carried out a field experiment in the western peat district in the Netherlands. The fertilizers tested represent the current practice and potential alternatives for regenerative grassland management on drained peat.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experimental setup</strong></p> <p>The field experiment (2013 – 2015) was conducted on a permanent grassland on peat soil (Terric Histosol; SOM 56 g 100 g<sup>−1</sup> and pH<sub>KCl</sub> of 4.5 in 0-10 cm) at the experimental dairy farm at Zegveld (the Netherlands). In March 2013, a randomized block experiment (six blocks) was laid out with six fertilizer treatments and a control treatment (no fertilizer: “Contr”). The fertilizer used were: conventional dairy cattle slurry manure (“Slurry”), mature compost of kitchen and garden waste (“Comp”), dairy cattle farmyard manure (“FYM”), solid fraction of the cattle slurry manure (“SFrac”, obtained by pressurized filtration), inorganic N fertilizer (“IF”; calcium ammonium nitrate, 27% N) and a combination of inorganic N fertilizer and sawdust (“IF+SD”). Plot size was 4 × 10 m; for the Slurry treatment plots were 5.2 × 10 m. Slurry was applied by slit injection, the other fertilizers were applied by hand. Target application rate was 120 kg total N ha<sup>−1</sup> yr<sup>−1</sup>, divided in two applications per year (February/March and May). This is relatively low for conventional grasslands but usual for grasslands with biodiversity goals (Kleijn et al., 2004). The amount of C<sub>total</sub> applied in Comp was taken for the rate of sawdust to be applied. All plots were fertilized with 200 kg K<sub>2</sub>O ha<sup>−1</sup> yr<sup>−1</sup> (applications in March and May) (Commissie Bemesting Grasland en Voedergewassen, 2019). Fertilizer application quantities and organic matter and nutrient inputs are provided in Fertilizer_intput.csv (dataset).</p> <p>The grassland had an history of conventional management with mainly cutting, winter grazing with sheep and a normal fertilization regime with both slurry manure and inorganic fertilizer. The normal cutting and grazing regime was continued in the first two years of the experiment; during 2015, the monitoring year, the plots were not grazed and only cut for herbage measurements.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Measurements</strong></p> <p>From April to October 2015, soil and aboveground measurements were carried out. Most soil parameters were measured in October. Earthworms and insect larvae are an important food source for meadow birds during the pre-breeding period in spring (Galbraith, 1989) and were therefore sampled in April. Soil moisture and penetration resistance were measured both in April and October.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Soil biological parameters</em></p> <p>Earthworms and insect larvae were sampled in the top soil layer in two soil cubes (20 × 20 × 20 cm) per plot. Earthworms were hand-sorted, counted, weighed and fixed in alcohol prior to identification. Both adults and juveniles were identified to species (Sims and Gerard, 1985; Stöp-Bowitz, 1969) and classified into functional groups (Bouché, 1977). Crane flies (Tipulidae; leatherjackets) or click beetles (Elateridae; wireworms) larvae were counted.</p> <p>Phospholipid fatty acids (PLFA) were measured in October. PLFA were extracted from 4 g of fresh soil (Palojärvi, 2006), and analyzed by gas chromatography (Hewlett-Packard, USA). PLFA i15:0, a15:0, 15:0, i16:0, 16:1ω9, i17:0, a17:0, cy17:0, 18:1ω7 and cy19:0 were chosen to represent bacteria and PLFA 18:2ω6 was used as a marker of saprotrophic fungi (Hedlund, 2002). The neutral lipid fatty acid (NLFA) 16:1ω5 occurs in storage lipids of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and was used as marker of AMF (Vestberg et al., 2012). PLFA i15:0, a15:0, i16:0, i17:0 and a17:0 were used as a measure of Gram-positive bacteria, and cy17:0 and cy19:0 for Gram-negative bacteria. PLFA 10Me16:0, 10Me17:0 and 10Me18:0 represented actinomycetes.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Soil chemical parameters</em></p> <p>A soil sample from the 0−10 cm layer (c. 50 randomly taken soil cores) per experimental plot was collected in October (auger diameter 2.3 cm; Eijkelkamp grass plot sampler, Giesbeek, the Netherlands), was sieved (1 cm mesh size) and homogenized. One sub-sample was taken for analysis of hot water extractable carbon (HWC) according to Ghani et al. (2003) and one for chemical analysis. Prior to analysis of soil acidity (pH<sub>KCl</sub>), soil organic matter (SOM), total carbon (C<sub>total</sub>), total nitrogen (N<sub>total</sub>), total phosphorus (P<sub>total</sub>) and ammonium-lactate extractable P (P<sub>AL</sub>) by Eurofins Agro (Wageningen, the Netherlands), the sub sample was dried at 40°C. Soil pH<sub>KCl</sub> was measured according to NEN-ISO 10390 2005. SOM was determined by loss-on-ignition (NEN 5754 2005). C<sub>total</sub> was measured by incineration at 1150°C, and determination of the CO<sub>2</sub> produced by an infrared detector (LECO Corporation, St. Joseph, Mich., USA). For N<sub>total</sub>, evolved gasses after incineration were reduced to N<sub>2</sub> and measured with a thermal-conductivity detector (LECO Corporation, St. Joseph, Mich., USA). P<sub>total</sub> was analysed with Fleishmann acid (Houba et al., 1997). P<sub>AL</sub> is used to assess the P supply capacity of grassland soils (Reijneveld et al., 2014) and was determined according to Egnér et al. (1960) (NEN 5793).</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Soil physical parameters</em></p> <p>Soil moisture was determined in April and October in a homogenized 0−10 cm soil sample after drying at 105°C for 24 hrs. Moisture content was expressed as percentage of fresh soil weight.</p> <p>Penetration resistance was measured (April and October) with a penetrologger (Eijkelkamp, Giesbeek, the Netherlands; cone of 2.0 cm<sup>2</sup> penetration surface and 60° apex angle. Penetration resistance was expressed as an average of 7 penetrations per plot and per soil layer of 0−10, 10−20, and 20−30 cm.</p> <p>Soil structure and rooting density were assessed in October in the 0−10 cm and 10−25 cm layers. The percentage of crumbs, sub-angular blocky elements and angular blocky elements was estimated by one experienced person as described by Peerlkamp (1959) and Shepherd (2000), Root density was estimated by scoring visible roots (score 1–10; 1 for no roots and 10 for above average).</p> <p>Water infiltration rate was measured in October at three spots per experimental plot in 5 of the 6 blocks (35 plots). A PVC pipe (15 cm high, 15 cm diameter) was pushed into the soil to a depth of 10 cm. 500 ml water was poured into each pipe and the infiltration time was recorded. If the infiltration time exceeded 15 min, the remaining water volume was estimated to calculate the infiltration rate (mm min<sup>−1</sup>).</p> <p> </p> <p><em>Grass yield and botanical composition</em></p> <p>Grass dry matter (DM) and N yield were determined during 2015 with a Haldrup plot harvester (J. Haldrup a/s, Løgstør, Denmark). The four harvest dates were May 15, June 29, August 19 and September 30. Fresh biomass, DM content (70°C for 24 hrs) and total N content (Kjeldahl) were determined for each harvest. Herbage DM yield (Mg DM ha<sup>−1</sup>) and herbage N yield (kg N ha<sup>−1</sup>) were calculated. Apparent N recovery (ANR; kg N.kg N<sup>−1</sup>) was calculated as (N yield<sub>(fertilized)</sub> – N yield<sub>(non-fertilized)</sub>)/(N fertilization rate) (Vellinga and André, 1999).</p> <p>In June 2015, botanical composition was measured by visually estimating the relative soil cover of the sward and the proportion of each species therein (Sikkema, 1997).</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Data files</strong></p> <ul> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>Data_soil_grass.csv</strong></em></p> <p><em>Content:</em></p> <p>Dataset with soil biological (earthworms, microbial PLFA), soil chemical, soil physical parameters, herbage dry matter and N yields, and botanical parameters.</p> <p><em>Column names and units:</em></p> <ul> <li>plot: Experimental plot number (1-42)</li> <li>treatment: Treatment code (see text)</li> <li>block: Block number (1-6)</li> <li>EW_species_number: Earthworm - number of species</li> <li>EW_totalnumber: Earthworm - total number per m2</li> <li>EW_epigeic: Earthworm - number of epigeic adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_endogeic: Earthworm - number of endogeic adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_adults: Earthworm - number of adults per m2</li> <li>EW_juveniles: Earthworm - number of juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_epigeic: Earthworm - number of epigeic adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_endogeic: Earthworm - number of endogeic adults per m2</li> <li>EW_juven_epigeic: Earthworm - number of epigeic juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_juven_endogeic: Earthworm - number of endogeic juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_L_rubellus: Earthworm - number of L. rubellus adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_A_chlorotica: Earthworm - number of A. chlorotica adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_A_caliginosa: Earthworm - number of A. caliginosa adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_O_lacteum: Earthworm - number of O. lacteum adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_A_rosea: Earthworm - number of A. rosea adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_O_cyaenum: Earthworm - number of O. cyaneum adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_L_castaneus: Earthworm - number of L. castaneus adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_D_rubida: Earthworm - number of D. rubida adults and juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_L_rubellus: Earthworm - number of L. rubellus adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_A_chlorotica: Earthworm - number of A. chlorotica adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_A_caliginosa: Earthworm - number of A. caliginosa adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_O_lacteum: Earthworm - number of O. lacteum adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_A_rosea: Earthworm - number of A. rosea adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_O_cyaenum: Earthworm - number of O. cyaneum adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_L_castaneus: Earthworm - number of L. castaneus adults per m2</li> <li>EW_adult_D_rubida: Earthworm - number of D. rubida adults per m2</li> <li>EW_juven_L_rubellus: Earthworm - number of L. rubellus juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_juven_A_chlorotica: Earthworm - number of A. chlorotica juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_juven_A_caliginosa: Earthworm - number of A. caliginosa juveniles per m2</li> <li>EW_non_determined: Earthworm - number of non determined individuals per m2</li> <li>EW_total_biomass: Earthworm - total fresh biomass per m2</li> <li>Leatherjackets: number of leatherjackets per m2</li> <li>Wireworms: number of wireworms per m2</li> <li>TOTmicrPLFA: total microbial PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>bactPLFA: bacterial PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>saprofungPLFA: saprotrophic fungal PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>Fung_bactPLAF_ratio: ratio of fungal to bacterial PLFA</li> <li>GramPLUSplfa: gram positive PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>GramMINplfa: gram negative PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>ratioGram_PLUS_MIN: ratio of gram positive to gram negative PLFA</li> <li>AMFsporNLFA: AMF spores NLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>ActinomPLFA: Actinomycetes PLFA in nmol.g-1 dry soil</li> <li>ShannonPLFA: PLFA shannon diversity index</li> <li>SOM: soil organic matter in g.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>Ctotal: total C in g.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>HWC: hot water extractable C in μg.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>Ntotal: total N in g.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>Ptotal: total P2O5 in mg.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>P_AL: total P-AL in mg.100 g-1 dry soil</li> <li>pH_KCl: pH-KCl</li> <li>CN_ratio: C:N ratio</li> <li>C_SOM: C:SOM ratio</li> <li>Soilmoisture_April: soil moisture content in April in g.100g-1 fresh soil</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_April_cm010: penetration resistance in April in 10-20 cm in Newton</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_April_cm1020: penetration resistance in April in 20-30 cm in Newton</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_April_cm2030: penetration resistance in April in 0-10 cm in Newton</li> <li>Soilmoisture_October: soil moisture content in October in g.100g-1 fresh soil</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_October_cm010: penetration resistance in October in 10-20 cm in Newton</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_October_cm1020: penetration resistance in October in 20-30 cm in Newton</li> <li>Penetrationresistance_October_cm2030: penetration resistance in October in 0-10 cm in Newton</li> <li>crumb_struct_cm010: percentage of crumb elements in 0-10 cm</li> <li>round_struct_cm011: percentage of sub-angular elements in 0-10 cm</li> <li>rootdensity_cm010: score (1-10) of root density in 0-10 cm</li> <li>crumb_struct_cm1025: percentage of crumb elements in 10-25 cm</li> <li>round_struct_cm1025: percentage of sub-angular elements in 10-25 cm</li> <li>sharp_struct_cm1025: percentage of angular elements in 10-25 cm</li> <li>rootdensity_cm1025: score (1-10) of root density in 10-25 cm</li> <li>water_infiltration: water infiltration rate in mm per minute</li> <li>DM_yield_year: total herbage dry matter yield in kg.ha-1 per year</li> <li>DM_yield_H1: herbage dry matter yield of harvest 1 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>DM_yield_H2: herbage dry matter yield of harvest 2 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>DM_yield_H3: herbage dry matter yield of harvest 3 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>DM_yield_H4: herbage dry matter yield of harvest 4 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>N_yield_year: total herbage N yield in kg.ha-1 per year</li> <li>N_yield_H1: herbage N yield of harvest 1 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>N_yield_H2: herbage N yield of harvest 2 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>N_yield_H3: herbage N yield of harvest 3 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>N_yield_H4: herbage N yield of harvest 4 in kg.ha-1</li> <li>DMperc_yield_year: herbage dry matter content (per year; weighed average over the 4 harvests) in g.100g-1 fresh weight</li> <li>DMperc_yield_H1: herbage dry matter content of harvest 1 in g.100g-1 fresh weight</li> <li>DMperc_yield_H2: herbage dry matter content of harvest 2 in g.100g-1 fresh weight</li> <li>DMperc_yield_H3: herbage dry matter content of harvest 3 in g.100g-1 fresh weight</li> <li>DMperc_yield_H4: herbage dry matter content of harvest 4 in g.100g-1 fresh weight</li> <li>Ncontent_yield_year: herbage N content (per year; weighed average over the 4 harvests) in g.kg-1 dry matter</li> <li>Ncontent_yield_H1: herbage N content of harvest 1 in g.kg-1 dry matter</li> <li>Ncontent_yield_H2: herbage N content of harvest 2 in g.kg-1 dry matter</li> <li>Ncontent_yield_H3: herbage N content of harvest 3 in g.kg-1 dry matter</li> <li>Ncontent_yield_H4: herbage N content of harvest 4 in g.kg-1 dry matter</li> <li>fresh_yield_H1: herbvage fresh yield of harvest 1 in Mg.ha-1</li> <li>ANR: apparent N recovery in kg N.kg N-1</li> <li>productive_grasses: cover percentage of L. perenne and P trivialis</li> <li>monocotyledons: cover percentage of monocotyledons</li> <li>dicotyledons: cover percentage of dicotyledons</li> <li>plant_species: number of plant species</li> <li>monocot_species: number of monocotyledon species</li> <li>dicot_species: number of dicotyledon species</li> <li>Lolium_perenne: plant cover %</li> <li>Poa_trivialis: plant cover %</li> <li>Phleum_pratense: plant cover %</li> <li>Elytrigia_repens: plant cover %</li> <li>Poa_annua: plant cover %</li> <li>Agrostis_stolonifera: plant cover %</li> <li>Holcus_lanatus: plant cover %</li> <li>Alopecurus_pratensis: plant cover %</li> <li>Alopecurus_geniculatus: plant cover %</li> <li>Trifolium_repens: plant cover %</li> <li>Taraxacum_officinale: plant cover %</li> <li>Ranunculus_arvensis: plant cover %</li> <li>Rumex_obtusifolius: plant cover %</li> <li>Rumex_crispus: plant cover %</li> <li>Ranunculus_acris: plant cover %</li> <li>Stellaria_media: plant cover %</li> <li>Cardamine_pratensis: plant cover %</li> <li>Bellis_perennis: plant cover %</li> <li>Rumex_acetosa: plant cover %</li> <li>Ranunculus_sceleratus: plant cover %</li> <li>Polygonum_aviculare: plant cover %</li> <li>Capsella_bursa-pastoris: plant cover %</li> <li>Glechoma_hederacea: plant cover %</li> <li>Geranium_molle: plant cover %</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>Fertilizer_input.csv</strong></em></p> <p><em>Content:</em></p> <p>Application quantities of fertilizers and ash, organic matter, C and mineral inputs, and fertilizer C:N ratio. Total N input is the sum of mineral N (Nmin) and organic N (Norg). Average values per hectare and per year over the years 2013−2015.</p> <p><em>Column names and units:</em></p> <ul> <li>Treatment: Treatment code (see text)</li> <li>Fertilizer_fresh: Applied fertilizer in Mg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year (fresh weight)</li> <li>Fertilizer_DM: Applied fertilizer in Mg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year (dry matter weight); for IF+SD this is the sum of 2.72 Mg sawdust + 0.45 Mg N fertilizer</li> <li>Ash: Mineral fraction in kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>OM: Organic matter in kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>C: Total C in kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>Nmin: Mineral N in kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>Norg: Organic N in kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>P2O5: kg.ha<sup>-1</sup> per year</li> <li>C_N_ratio: C:N ratio</li> </ul>
Soil extracellular enzyme activities in plots dominated by trees that associate with arbuscular mycorrhizal or ectomycorrhizal fungi in the N fertilized and reference watershed at the Fernow Experimental Forest, WV.
Our objective was to detect possible differences in N fertilization responses of soil extracellular enzymes in plots dominated by trees that associate with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AM) or ectomycorrhizal fungi (ECM). To do this, we established a plot network of 6 AM and 6 ECM dominated 10 x 10 m plots in both the reference and N fertilized watersheds (N=24 plots) at the Fernow Experimental Forest, Parsons, WV. We assayed the potential activity of hydrolytic enzymes that release N (N-acetylglucosaminidase; NAG), phosphorus (acid phosphatase; AP), and simple carbon (ß-glucosidase; BG). In addition, we measured microbial allocation to complex C degrading oxidative enzymes phenol oxidase and peroxidase. The activities of these enzymes were measured separately in bulk mineral, rhizosphere, and organic horizon soils during the growing season in 2017.
Soil volumetric water content calculated from neutron hydroprobe data along the LTER-I transects (control and fertilized) at the Jornada Basin LTER, 1986-ongoing
This data package contains volumetric water content (VWC) measurements calculated from soil neutron hydroprobe data collected on the permanent LTER-I transects located at Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center (CDRRC) in the Jornada Basin of southern New Mexico, USA. The control and treatment transects are parallel to each other and are 2.7 km in length extending from the middle of the College Playa to the foot of Mt. Summerford. The treatment transect was treated annually with ammonium nitrate fertilizer (NH4NO3 at 10g N/m2/yr) until 1987. Measurement stations are located at 30 meter intervals along each transect, and there are neutron probe access tubes located every station on the control transect (n=89) and at every fifth station at the treatment transect (n=19). Measurements were taken at 5 depths using a neutron probe (CPN Model 503DR Hydroprobe) and were then converted to VWC at 30 cm, 60 cm, 90 cm, 110 cm, and 130 cm depths. Neutron probe VWC readings taken in 3 non-weighing mini-lysimeters along each transect are also included. This dataset consists of the calculated water content (cm3 water/cm3 soil) obtained by applying site-specific calibration equations to data derived from the thermalized neutron counts found in EDI packageID knb-lter-jrn.210001001. Measurements were taken at 2 week intervals from April 1982 to 1987 and monthly thereafter. Data collection for this study is ongoing.
Soil water content under rainfall manipulation and nitrogen fertilization treatments at the Jornada Basin LTER site, 2007-2009
This data package contains soil water content data from a precipitation and nitrogen manipulation experiment conducted on the Jornada Experimental Range from 2006-2009. The objective of the study was to understand the interaction of precipitation and nitrogen dynamics on ANPP legacies. Rain-out shelters were used to create 5 levels of precipitation: 80% reduced, 50% reduced, ambient control, 50% increased, and 80% increased precipitation. Half of the plots were randomly assigned to receive ammonium nitrate fertilizer. In a subset of the plots, volumetric soil water content was monitored at shallow (0-5 cm) and deep (30-50 cm) depths. This data set contains the date of collection, block number, plot number, 2007-2008 precipitation treatment, 2009 precipitation treatment, nitrogen treatment, depth of soil probe, sensor voltage, and volumetric water content. Monitoring of soil moisture for this study was discontinued in November 2009. Also available are plant cover data from this study in data package knb-lter-jrn.210278002. For further information and results, see: Throop, H., L. G. Reichmann, O. Sala, and S. Archer. (2012), Response of dominant grass and shrub species to water manipulation: an ecophysical basis for shrub invasion in a Chihuahuan desert grassland. Oecologia 169: 373-383. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-011-2217-4 Reichmann, L. G., O. E. Sala, and D. P. C. Peters. (2013), Water controls on nitrogen transformations and stocks in an arid ecosystem. Ecosphere 4(1):11. https://doi.org/10.1890/ES12-00263.1
Empowering Coffee Farming Using Counterfactual Recommendation based RNN-IoT Integrated Soil Fertility Control System
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Plant management but not fertilization mediates soil carbon emission and microbial community composition in subtropical Eucalyptus plantations
<p><span>The diversity of </span><span>plant functional group</span><span>s</span><span> in plantations affects soil carbon, but we have limited understanding of the underlying mechanisms for how plant management affects soil carbon dynamics. Here, we conducted a 3-year manipulation experiment of plant functional groups that included understory removal, tree root trenching, and fertilization treatments in 2-year-old and 6-year-old <em>Eucalyptus</em> plantations in the subtropical region. The results showed that soil respiration was significantly suppressed by understory removal (-38%), tree root trenching (-41%), and their interactions (-54%), but that fertilization alone and in interactions had no significant effect. The Chao1 indices for soil bacterial and fungal diversity significantly decreased with understory removal in the 2-year-old plantation and with tree root trenching in the 6-year-old plantation. Soil bacterial and fungal communities were also affected by understory removal and tree root trenching. Soil respiration, physicochemical characteristics, microbial diversity, and community composition were significantly affected by plantation age. Reductions in soil carbon emissions were associated with reductions in plant functional groups and soil microbial groups, while increases in soil respiration were associated with soil physicochemical factors, soil temperature, and plantation age. Our findings highlight that plant managements are of great significance to the soil carbon emission processes in afforested plantations.</span></p>
Phosphorous fertilization and soil pH affect the growth of deciduous trees in a temperate hardwood forest
<p>To better understand how a forest’s response to P limitation and acidic deposition can change over time, we added P, limestone to raise pH, and a cross-treatment where both P and limestone were added to 3 different northeastern Ohio forest stands over a 12-year period. Internally, we call this experiment APEX, which stands for Acid Precipitation EXperiment. We tracked diameter at breast height (DBH) of the trees annually, conducted foliar nutrient analyses, and collected tree roots to assess treatment impacts on mycorrhizal colonization. We analyzed our dataset in three sections: the first 6 years after manipulation, the latter 6 years, and the entire 12-year period. These sections allowed us to compare differences between early responses to manipulation and later responses. The R code included here shows how these sections of data were analyzed using linear mixed effect models and Tukey post hoc tests (with the R packages lme4 and multcomp, respectively) and graphed (with the package ggplot2). The three R code files include analyses of 1) litter biomass and chemistry (APEX_leaf_litter_R_code.R), 2) ectomycorrhizal (EM) and arbscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungal colonization and root biomass estimates from trees associated with these mycorrhizal types (APEX_mycorrhizal_roots_R_code.R), and 3) relative basal area increment that was calculated for different tree species and mycorrhizal association types using DBH measurements (APEX_RBAI_R_code.R). All input csv files are included here.</p>
Figure 3 in Soil Oligochaeta communities after 9 decades of continuous fertilization in a bare fallow experiment
Figure 3. Feeding activity (mean of 16 bait-lamina sticks, N plots per treatment), in % of the total number of baits consumed.
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