Impact of Global Change on Nutrient Dynamics in Mangrove Forests

The cycling of essential nutrients is central to mangrove productivity. A mass balance shows that mangroves rely on soil ammonification, nitrification, and dissimilatory reduction to ammonium for available nitrogen. Mangroves are often nutrient limited and show tight coupling between nutrient availa...

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Main Author: Daniel M. Alongi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/10/596