Effects of snow pack reduction and drought on litter decomposition in subalpine grassland communities
Résumé
Aims In subalpine grasslands, litter decomposition controls soil nutrient availability and is highly sensitive to increasing intensity and frequency of extreme climate events, potentially impacting grasslands diversity and functioning. Here, we assessed the effects of early snowmelt and summer drought on decomposition, and how these were modulated by agricultural management.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Lionel Bernard , Arnaud Foulquier , Christiane Gallet , Sandra Lavorel , Jean-Christophe Clément
Publication : Plant and Soil
Date : 2025
Volume : 435
Issue : 1-2
Pages : 225-238