"Soil respiration" refers to the process by which microorganisms in the soil break down organic matter and release carbon dioxide into the air. It is a natural process that helps plants grow and contributes to the Earth's carbon cycle.
Sentences with «soil respiration»
It may also increase soil microbial activity, evidenced by increases in soil respiration rates [e.g., Carbone et al., 2011]. (eos.org)
The team found more efficient methods to separate components of soil respiration in forests, replacing labor - intensive techniques and leading to better knowledge in a poorly understood area of the carbon cycle. (pnnl.gov)
You can read the paper in - Temperature sensitivity of soil respiration rates enhanced by microbial community response. (earthtimes.org)