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Cindy E. Prescott
Researcher at University of British Columbia
Publications - 153
Citations - 11664
Cindy E. Prescott is an academic researcher from University of British Columbia. The author has contributed to research in topics: Forest floor & Litter. The author has an hindex of 49, co-authored 151 publications receiving 10092 citations. Previous affiliations of Cindy E. Prescott include University of Freiburg & University of Victoria.
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Litter decomposition: what controls it and how can we alter it to sequester more carbon in forest soils?
TL;DR: In this article, a review of recent developments in litter decomposition research is presented, and the optimal strategy is to have litter transformed into humic substances and then chemically or physically protected in mineral soil.
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Soil moisture is the major factor influencing microbial community structure and enzyme activities across seven biogeoclimatic zones in western Canada
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared the structure and function of soil microbial communities in seven mature, undisturbed forest types across a range of regional climates in British Columbia and Alberta, and examined the variation in community composition within forest types.
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Microbial functional genes involved in nitrogen fixation, nitrification and denitrification in forest ecosystems
TL;DR: In this article, the abundance and community structure of functional genes involved in the biogeochemical cycling of N in forest soils offers an approach to directly link microbial groups to soil characteristics and ecosystem processes.
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The influence of the forest canopy on nutrient cycling.
TL;DR: The increased availability of nutrients in soil in clearcuts illustrates how the canopy retains nutrients (especially N) on site, both by storing nutrients in foliage and through the steady input of available C in litter.
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Tree species influence on microbial communities in litter and soil: Current knowledge and research needs
TL;DR: The evidence that tree species influence the composition of the microbial communities in decomposing litter, forest floors, soil and the rhizo/mycorrhizosphere is examined to definitively deduce the influence of tree species.