Nitrogen (N) is essential to the survival of all life forms and often limits productivity, decomposition and the long-term accumulation of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems. Soil and vegetation are the respective primary and secondary sinks for N in terrestrial ecosystems. Litter production determines the amount and quality of N returned to the forest floor and mineral soil. Decomposition of litter is crucial for N recycling and is influenced by a number of factors, including litter concentrations of N and lignin.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/nitrogen-cycling-indian-terrestrial-natural-ecosystems
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/s-raghubanshi
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/current-science
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[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/shifting-cultivation
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tropical-forests
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[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/biomass
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/flora
[11] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/invasive-alien-species
[12] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[13] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/statistics