Changes in the seasonal cycle of carbon stocks and fluxes due to fires in the grassland ecosystem of Manipur, Northeast India

Fire is a common perturbation in the grassland ecosystems throughout the world. Effect of fire on carbon stock, rate of C-accumulation and soil CO2 flux have been studied in Imperata cylindrica–Sporobolus indicus-dominated grassland community of Manipur, Northeast India.

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Publication Date: 
25/03/2016
A. Thokchom, P. S. Yadava
Current Science
110
6
1088-1094
Attachment(s): 
C-accumulation and soil CO2 flux.pdf
Tags:
Forest Fires, Grasslands, Manipur, Atmosphere, North East, Soil Capability, Biomass, Carbon Dioxide