Cellulose paper decomposition - Spain
Usage Rights
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Dataset Abstract
The main objectives of this task are to quantify the decomposition of a standard material (cellulose), and to relate this information to tree diversity and environmental gradients across sites.
Dataset Design
See sampling protocol: “Litter decomposition” for details
Spatial Extent
Spain - Alto Tajo
Temporal Extent
This file contains the mass loss data for cellulose paper placed to decompose in September 2012 and collected in April/June 2014
Data columns available in the raw data part of this dataset
PlotID
PlotID
Data group: Exploratory plot id

Replicates
Within plot replicates
Data group: Helper

Start_of_decomposition
Date of sampling campaign
Data group: Survey date

End_of_decomposition
Date of sampling campaign
Data group: Survey date

Decomposition_period
Days of decomposition
Unit: days
Data group: Survey date

Initial_mass
weight of initial litter fraction airdried, corrected to dried at 65° in oven by conversion factor, corrected to ash-free by conversion factor
Unit: grams
Data group: Biomass

Final_mass
weight of final litter fraction dried at 65° in oven, corrected to ash-free by conversion factor
Unit: grams
Data group: Biomass

Mass_loss
Mass_loss=((Initial_mass-Final_mass)/Initial_mass)
Unit: %
Data group: Process
Keywords: process, decomposition

Comments
Comments
Data group: Helper
