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15N Labeled Corn Decomposition Experiment

• HF-ID: HF1994-25
• Category: Research Files
• Creator: Melillo, J.M., Newkirk, K., Catricala, C.
• Date: 1994-1997
• Location: Prospect Hill Tract (Harvard Forest), PH VIII, Slab City Tract (Harvard Forest), SC I, SC VI
• Media: Paper
• Contents:
  • Experiment description, correspondence, maps, list of samples in Archives. 1 File Folder. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

• Keywords: decomposition, nitrogen, nutrient cycling, carbon
• Abstract:
  • The purpose of this experiment is to monitor the decomposition of the labeled corn in hardwood stands across a soil textural gradient by trakcing the 13C and 15N signals.

• Archives Location: Middle Room, stack 11, drawer 2
• Access: Active