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Combination of energy limitation and sorption capacity explains 14C depth gradients

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    SYSNO ASEP0531827
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleCombination of energy limitation and sorption capacity explains 14C depth gradients
    Author(s) Ahrens, B. (DE)
    Guggenberger, G. (DE)
    Rethemeyer, J. (DE)
    John, S. (DE)
    Marschner, B. (DE)
    Heinze, S. (DE)
    Angst, Gerrit (BC-A) RID, ORCID
    Mueller, C.W. (DE)
    Kögel-Knabner, I. (DE)
    Leuschner, Ch. (DE)
    Hertel, D. (DE)
    Bachmann, J. (DE)
    Reichstein, M. (DE)
    Schrumpf, M. (DE)
    Article number107912
    Source TitleSoil Biology and Biochemistry. - : Elsevier - ISSN 0038-0717
    Roč. 148, September (2020)
    Number of pages15 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryGB - United Kingdom
    Keywords14 c ; microbial model ; mineral-associated organic carbon ; organo-mineral interactions ; sorption capacity ; vertical SOC model
    Subject RIVDF - Soil Science
    OECD categorySoil science
    Method of publishingLimited access
    Institutional supportBC-A - RVO:60077344
    UT WOS000566668900043
    EID SCOPUS85089277024
    DOI10.1016/j.soilbio.2020.107912
    AnnotationDuring the last decade, a paradigmatic shift regarding which processes determine the persistence of soil organic matter (SOM) took place. The interaction between microbial decomposition and association of organic matter with the soil mineral matrix has been identified as a focal point for understanding the formation of stable SOM. Using an improved version of the vertically resolved SOM model COMISSION (Ahrens et al., 2015), this paper investigates the effect of a maximum sorption capacity (Qmax) for mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) formation and its interaction with microbial processes, such as microbial decomposition and microbial necromass production. We define and estimate the maximum sorption capacity Qmax with quantile regressions between mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) and the clay plus silt (<20 μm) content. In the COMISSION v2.0 model, plant- and microbial-derived dissolved organic matter (DOM) and dead microbial cell walls can sorb to mineral surfaces up to Qmax. MAOC can only be decomposed by microorganisms after desorption. We calibrated the COMISSION v2.0 model with data from ten different sites with widely varying textures and Qmax values. COMISSION v2.0 was able to fit the MAOC and SOC depth profiles, as well as the respective 14C gradients with soil depth across these sites. Using the generic set of parameters retrieved in the multi-site calibration, we conducted model experiments to isolate the effects of varying Qmax, point-of-entry of litter inputs, and soil temperature. Across the ten sites, the combination of depolymerization limitation of microorganisms due to substrate scarcity in the subsoil and the size of Qmax explain 14C depth gradients in OC.
    WorkplaceBiology Centre (since 2006)
    ContactDana Hypšová, eje@eje.cz, Tel.: 387 775 214
    Year of Publishing2021
    Electronic addresshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0038071720302091?via%3Dihub
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