Sentences with phrase «ground microbial biomass»

At the same time, altered water availability and enhanced photosynthesis can change the amount of leaf, root and below ground microbial biomass, resulting in changes to ecosystem functioning.

Not exact matches

First, the flooding of large stocks of terrestrial organic matter may fuel microbial decomposition, converting the organic matter stored in above and below ground biomass to carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z