An evaluation of plant litter accumulation and its benefits in Manitoba pastures

Three studies were undertaken from 2006 to 2007 to examine litter (dead plant material) in southwestern Manitoba pastures. First, the relationship between litter and soil microclimate was tested across five pasture sites. The amount of litter biomass was not strongly related to soil moisture, thou...

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Main Author: Neufeld, Simon James Regehr
Other Authors: Entz, Martin (Plant Science)
Language:en_US
Published: 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/3079