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Seasons Influence Microbial Response to Climate Changes
MADISON, WI, June 8th, 2010 – A warming climate and an increase in nitrogen to the soil from the atmosphere have demonstrated large effects on soil microbial activity and biomass. A new scientific study looks at these effects while taking into account seasonal variation. Their findings showed that warming and nitrogen increased microbial biomass, but the effects of nitrogen were only observed in the summer. This research demonstrates the importance of annual sampling.
Soil Science Society of America Journal is the flagship journal of the SSSA. It publishes basic and applied soil research in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil pedology, and hydrology in agricultural, forest, wetlands, and urban settings. SSSAJ supports a comprehensive venue for interdisciplinary soil scientists, biogeochemists, and agronomists.