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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-10-859-2024
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Original research article
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04 Dec 2024
Original research article |
| 04 Dec 2024
| 04 Dec 2024
Freeze–thaw processes correspond to the protection–loss of soil organic carbon through regulating pore structure of aggregates in alpine ecosystems
Ruizhe Wang
State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Process and Resource Ecology, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
School of Natural Resources, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
Xia Hu
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
State Key Laboratory of Earth Surface Process and Resource Ecology, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
School of Natural Resources, Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University, Beijing 100875, China
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Short summary
This study characterized pore structure and soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions of aggregates during the seasonal freeze–thaw process. Freezing was associated with SOC accumulation, while the early stage of thawing was characterized by SOC loss. In the freezing period, pore structure could enhance SOC accumulation by promoting formation of > 80 μm pores. In the thawing period, pores of < 15 μm might inhibit SOC loss. These results present new perspectives on soil microstructure–SOC interactions.
This study characterized pore structure and soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions of aggregates...
