An evaluation of bacterial and fungal contributions to organic matter decomposition along a soil moisture gradient
The decomposition of plant litter is a critical biological function that aids in nutrient cycling and energy transfers within and between ecosystems. The primary decomposers of dead leaf material are bacteria and fungi, though there is no consensus as to which of these groups is dominant, nor is it...
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VCU Scholars Compass
2009
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| Online Access: | http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/1894 http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2893&context=etd |