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Articles | Volume 21, issue 1
Articles | Volume 21, issue 1
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12 Jan 2024
Research article |  | 12 Jan 2024

Can models adequately reflect how long-term nitrogen enrichment alters the forest soil carbon cycle?

Brooke A. Eastman, William R. Wieder, Melannie D. Hartman, Edward R. Brzostek, and William T. Peterjohn

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We compared soil model performance to data from a long-term nitrogen addition experiment in a forested ecosystem. We found that in order for soil carbon models to accurately predict future forest carbon sequestration, two key processes must respond dynamically to nitrogen availability: (1) plant allocation of carbon to wood versus roots and (2) rates of soil organic matter decomposition. Long-term experiments can help improve our predictions of the land carbon sink and its climate impact.
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