Controls of litter decomposition across ecosystems and scales in central Argentina

PÉREZ HARGUINDEGUY, N.; VAIERETTI, V.M; FUREY, C; TECCO, P.A.; GIORGIS, M.A.; POCA, M.; CUCHIETTI, A.; MARCOTTI, E.; ENRICO, L.; DÍAZ, S.

Congreso; BES ANNUAL MEETING SHEFFIELD; 2011

Considering various ecosystems (forest, shrublands and grasslands of central Argentina), at different geographical scales (local to regional), plant litter decomposability was not associated to in situ decomposition or nutrient availability. Direct climatic and/or microenvironmental control of decomposition seems to be uncoupled with its indirect control over litter quality and decomposability.