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Pena, R.; Tibbett, M.

Soil respiration, leaf litter decomposition and root morphotyping in the absence and presence of tree roots at two locations in the UK, October-November 2023

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https://doi.org/10.5285/a912c7d5-6f74-4ee8-b192-b414694025b4
The data encompass measurements in soil and litter, including leaf litter decomposition, soil respiration, and root morphology analysis in the absence and presence of tree roots in the UK. Data were collected in two locations, Alice Holt and Thetford, UK, in October-November 2023, under three different treatments:
1. Root trenching and root ingrowth prevention: roots were severed from the tree in a 2x2 meter area, and a membrane preventing root ingrowth was inserted into the soil, resulting a free of living space.
2. Root trenching: roots were severed from the tree in a 2x2 meter area, but new roots were allowed to grow in that space.
3. Control: The soil remained undisturbed, with no intervention.
Publication date: 2024-11-05
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Format

Comma-separated values (CSV)

Spatial information

Study area
Spatial representation type
Tabular (text)
Spatial reference system
OSGB 1936 / British National Grid

Temporal information

Temporal extent
2023-10-01    to    2023-11-30

Provenance & quality

There are three datasets:
1. Soil Respiration: Measured with an automated soil CO2 flux system (Li-8100A, Li-Cor, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA) using pre-installed opaque soil collars. Data include CO2 flux [µmol m-2s-1].
2. Leaf Litter Decomposition: Measured by subtracting the final weight from the initial weight for six types of leaf litter: beech, oak, and pine collected from both Thetford and Alice Holt forests. The values are presented as a percentage of mass loss.
3. Root Morphotyping: Evaluates the percentage of ectomycorrhizal, non-mycorrhizal, and dry root tips found in a 100 cm³ soil volume. The values are presented as percentages, with the total number of root tips representing 100%.

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This dataset is under embargo and will be made available by 30 November 2025 at the latest   Find out more »

This dataset will be available under the terms of the Open Government Licence

Cite this dataset as:
Pena, R.; Tibbett, M. (2024). Soil respiration, leaf litter decomposition and root morphotyping in the absence and presence of tree roots at two locations in the UK, October-November 2023. NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/a912c7d5-6f74-4ee8-b192-b414694025b4

Correspondence/contact details

Pena, R.
Reading University
UNITED KINGDOM
 rodica.pena@reading.ac.uk

Authors

Pena, R.
Reading University
Tibbett, M.
Reading University

Other contacts

Rights holder
Reading University
Custodian
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk
Publisher
NERC EDS Environmental Information Data Centre
 info@eidc.ac.uk

Additional metadata

Topic categories
biota
INSPIRE theme
Soil
Keywords
Ectomycorrhiza , Gadgil effect , Oak Forest , Pine Forest , Soil Carbon
Funding
Natural Environment Research Council Award: NE/W005816/1
Last updated
11 November 2024 10:40