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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-11-6873-2014
https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-11-6873-2014
Research article
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10 Dec 2014
Research article |  | 10 Dec 2014

Insights into biogeochemical cycling from a soil evolution model and long-term chronosequences

M. O. Johnson, M. Gloor, M. J. Kirkby, and J. Lloyd

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We present a soil evolution model which incorporates the major processes of pedogenesis: mineral weathering, leaching, erosion, bioturbation, nutrient cycling and organic carbon inputs. We compare the modelled soil properties with soil chronosequences from Hawaii and demonstrate that the model captures well the key components of soil development. The model also highlights the important role that vegetation plays in accelerating the weathering and the release of globally important nutrients.
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