Changes in the flux of carbon between plants and soil microorganisms at elevated CO{sub 2}: Physiological processes with ecosystem-level implications. Progress report
- Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI (United States). School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Michigan Technological Univ., Houghton, MI (United States)
Our ability to interpret ecosystem response to elevated atmospheric CO{sub 2} is contingent on understanding and integrating a complex of physiological and ecological processes. However, we have a limited understanding of the combined effects of changes in plant carbon (C) allocation, microbial activity, and nitrogen (N) dynamics on the long-term response of terrestrial ecosystems to elevated CO{sub 2}. Individually, these factors are potent modifiers of C and N dynamics, and an in depth understanding of their interactions should provide insight into ecosystem-level responses to global climate change. Our research is aimed at quantifying the physiological mechanisms leading to increased fine root production, microbial biomass and rates of N cycling at elevated atmospheric CO{sub 2}. More specifically, we will experimentally manipulate soil nitrogen availability and atmospheric CO{sub 2} to understand how changes in plant resource availability influence the cycling of carbon between plants and soil microorganisms.
- Research Organization:
- Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI (United States). School of Natural Resources and Environment
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-93ER61666
- OSTI ID:
- 10175084
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/61666-1; ON: DE94017067; BR: KP0204000
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 15 May 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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