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Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics : A Case Study in Costa Rica
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Forestry Research
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
There are few published studies providing information about macrofungal biology in a context of forest dynamics in tropical areas.
For this study, a characterization of above-ground standing tree biomass and carbon stocks was performed for four different forest subtypes within two life zones in Costa Rica.
Fungal productivity and reproductive success were estimated and analyzed in the context of the forest systems studied and results showed fungal dynamics to be a complex and challenging topic.
In the present study, fungal productivity was higher in forest patches with more tree density but independent from life zones, whereas fungal biomass was higher in premontane areas with ectomycorrhizal dominant trees.
Even though some observed patterns could be explained in terms of climatic differences and biotic relationships, the high fungal productivity observed in dry forests was an interesting finding and represents a topic for further studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rojas, Carlos& Calvo, Erick. 2014. Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics : A Case Study in Costa Rica. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rojas, Carlos& Calvo, Erick. Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics : A Case Study in Costa Rica. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rojas, Carlos& Calvo, Erick. Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics : A Case Study in Costa Rica. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484647
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484647