Decomposition of Dead Biomass
ØFunction of:
-Rainfall
-Temperature
-Type of material
-Standing residue decays much more slowly
Decomposition function of daily rainfall and temperature as driving mechanism.
Decomposition half lives (decomposition coefficients) assigned based on type of vegetation.
Standing residue decays more slowly than flat or buried residue.
Roots are assumed to decay at same rate as buried residue.