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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/00178

Carbon transfers at Sourhope- from plant to soil organic matter.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor P Ineson, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr H Black, NERC CEH (Up to 30.11.2019), Ecological Process in Freshwater & Soils
Co-Investigator:
Professor RP Evershed, University of Bristol, Chemistry
Co-Investigator:
Professor P Young, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Professor A Fitter, University of York, Biology
Co-Investigator:
Dr ID Bull, University of Bristol, Chemistry
Science Area:
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Terrestrial
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Global Change
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Environmental Microbiology
Biogeochemical Cycles
Soil science
Abstract:
The aim of the study is to follow the incorporation of carbon at the Sourhope Soil Biodiversity field site from atmospheric carbon dioxide, through the soil fauna, into soil organic matter. This will be achieved through the introduction and monitoring of a 13CO2 label in the field and will investigate the role played by individual plant, mycorrhizal and soil faunal species in in situ C transfers at Sourhope. We will determine the extent to which plant, microbial and faunal biodiversity interact to control the fate of carbon in the soil. The project will involve a multi-disciplinary consortium of five groups (in three Institutions) working in a closely co-ordinated programme of research at Sourhope, using the same plots, plant species and pulse labelling experiments.
Period of Award:
1 Jun 2002 - 30 Nov 2004
Value:
£116,644 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2001/00178
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £116,644  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - T&STotal - StaffTotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£5,481£65,477£15,568£30,120

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