Response of Phosphorus Components and Organic Carbon Molecular Structures in Soil Aggregates to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Additions in Evergreen Broad-leaved Forests
1.Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Subtropical Forest Resources Cultivation,College of Forestry,Jiangxi Agricultural University,Nanchang 330045,China
2.Laboratory of Poyang Lake Basin Forest Ecosystem Protection and Restoration,National Forestry and Grassland Administration,Jiangxi Agricultural University,Nanchang 330045,China
Objective To reveal the effect of nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) additions on soil aggregate carbon in subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forests. Understanding these effects is crucial for comprehending the stability of soil organic carbon (SOC) and the carbon cycle within these ecosystems. Methods A series of N and P addition test platforms were established in an evergreen broad-leaved forest for a duration of six years, including control, 100 kg/(hm2·a) of N, 50 kg/(hm2·a) of P, and a combination of 100 kg/(hm2·a) of N plus 50 kg/(hm2·a) of P. The response of soil organic carbon across different particle sizes to nitrogen deposition and phosphorus addition was assessed through particle size grading analysis, phosphorus component analysis, and evaluation of the molecular structures of organic carbon. Results The addition of nitrogen significantly increased the SOC mass fraction in macro-aggregates (>2 mm) as well as in clay and silt particles (<0.053 mm). It also significantly reduced the degree of soil organic carbon decomposition (SD) in both macro-aggregates (>2 mm) and small aggregates (0.25~2 mm). The combined application of nitrogen and phosphorus (N+P) led to a significant increase in the mass fraction of polysaccharides, alcohols, and phenols in macro-aggregates (>2 mm). Additionally, it significantly decreased the SD in small aggregates (0.25~2 mm) and increased the mass fraction of resin (Resin-P) in labile phosphorus across various particle sizes, except in micro-aggregates (0.25~0.053 mm). Redundancy analysis indicated that NaOHs-Pi and residual phosphorus were the principal drivers influencing the molecular structure of aggregates larger than and smaller than 2 mm, respectively. Conclusion Nitrogen deposition enhances the accumulation of recalcitrant phosphorus, thereby improving the chemical stability of soil organic carbon.
采用改进的Hedley连续浸提法进行磷(P)组分的测定[21]:取0.50 g(精确到0.01 g)风干土,依次使用2 cm×3 cm阴离子树脂交换膜、30 mL pH为8.5的0.5 mol/L碳酸氢钠(NaHCO3)、30 mL 0.1 mol/L氢氧化钠(NaOH)、30 mL 0.1 mol/L NaOH溶液并用超声波粉碎机(JY92-IIN, 中国)处理和30 mL 1 mol/L盐酸浸提,残余P则在360 ℃下使用高氯酸-硫酸(HClO4-H2SO4)消煮提取。各浸提液Pi浓度采用间断化学分析仪测定。使用过硫酸钾(K2S2O8)高压消化法测定各组分的TP浓度。其各个组分Po的浓度使用每个组分TP与Pi的差值来计算。
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