Soil nitrogen transformation and cycling in forest ecosystem

Abstract

Abstract: Nitrogen transformation and cycling in forest soils are of signification importance to the function of forest ecosystems.In this paper,the research history and status were summarized.The processes of soil nitrogen input,interior transformation and output,including litter return,fertilization,atmosphere desposition,ammonification nitrogen fixation,ammonification,nitrification,denitrification,plant uptake,NH₃ volatilization and NO₃^- leaching,were introduced.Finally,the tendency of study on soil nitrogen transformtion and cycling was concluded according to research methods,objects,objectives and contents.

Key words: Urban Forest, Structure and benefits, CITYgreen Model

CLC Number:

S158

CHEN Fusheng, ZENG Dehui, HE Xingyuan. Soil nitrogen transformation and cycling in forest ecosystem[J]. cje, 2004, (5): 126-133.

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