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Persistence of soil organic matter as an ecosystem property

2011

Schmidt, M.W.

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https://doi.org/DOI: 10.1038/nature10386

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The conundrum of SOM
Recent insights into carbon cycling
Figure 1 Molecular structure does not control long-term decomposition of soil organic matter (SOM).
Figure 2 In soil, the existence of humic substances has not been verified by direct measurements.
Implications of these insights
Figure 3 A synopsis of all eight insights, contrasting historical and emerging views of soil carbon cycling.
The way forward
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Table 1 Representation of soil carbon in ecosystem models and recommendations for potential improvements

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