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49 | "name": | 54 | "name": | ||
50 | drivers-of-the-microbial-metabolic-quotient-across-global-grasslands", | 55 | drivers-of-the-microbial-metabolic-quotient-across-global-grasslands", | ||
51 | "notes": "This dataset contains all data on which the following | 56 | "notes": "This dataset contains all data on which the following | ||
52 | publication below is based.\r\n\r\nPaper Citation:\r\n\r\nRisch Anita | 57 | publication below is based.\r\n\r\nPaper Citation:\r\n\r\nRisch Anita | ||
53 | C., Zimmermann, Stefan, Sch\u00fctz, Martin, Borer, Elizabeth T., | 58 | C., Zimmermann, Stefan, Sch\u00fctz, Martin, Borer, Elizabeth T., | ||
54 | Broadbent, Arthur A.D., Caldeira, Maria C., Davies, Kendi F., | 59 | Broadbent, Arthur A.D., Caldeira, Maria C., Davies, Kendi F., | ||
55 | Eisenhauer, Nico, Eskelinen, Anu, Fay, Philip A., Hagedorn, Frank, | 60 | Eisenhauer, Nico, Eskelinen, Anu, Fay, Philip A., Hagedorn, Frank, | ||
56 | Knops, Johannes M.H., Lembrechts, Jonas, J., MacDougall, Andrew S., | 61 | Knops, Johannes M.H., Lembrechts, Jonas, J., MacDougall, Andrew S., | ||
57 | McCulley, Rebecca L., Melbourne, Brett A., Moore, Joslin L., Power, | 62 | McCulley, Rebecca L., Melbourne, Brett A., Moore, Joslin L., Power, | ||
58 | Sally A., Seabloom, Eric W., Silveira, Maria L., Virtanen, Risto, | 63 | Sally A., Seabloom, Eric W., Silveira, Maria L., Virtanen, Risto, | ||
59 | Yahdjian, Laura, Ochoa-Hueso, Raul (accepted). Drivers of the | 64 | Yahdjian, Laura, Ochoa-Hueso, Raul (accepted). Drivers of the | ||
60 | microbial metabolic quotient across global grasslands. Global Ecology | 65 | microbial metabolic quotient across global grasslands. Global Ecology | ||
61 | and Biogeography\r\n\r\nPlease cite this paper together with the | 66 | and Biogeography\r\n\r\nPlease cite this paper together with the | ||
62 | citation for the datafile.\r\n\r\nThe microbial metabolic quotient | 67 | citation for the datafile.\r\n\r\nThe microbial metabolic quotient | ||
63 | (MMQ; mg CO2-C mg MBC-1 h-1), defined as the amount of microbial CO2 | 68 | (MMQ; mg CO2-C mg MBC-1 h-1), defined as the amount of microbial CO2 | ||
64 | respired (MR; mg CO2-C kg soil-1 h-1) per unit of microbial biomass C | 69 | respired (MR; mg CO2-C kg soil-1 h-1) per unit of microbial biomass C | ||
65 | (MBC; mg C kg soil-1), is a key parameter for understanding the | 70 | (MBC; mg C kg soil-1), is a key parameter for understanding the | ||
66 | microbial regulation of the carbon (C) cycle, including soil C | 71 | microbial regulation of the carbon (C) cycle, including soil C | ||
67 | sequestration. Here, we experimentally tested hypotheses about the | 72 | sequestration. Here, we experimentally tested hypotheses about the | ||
68 | individual and interactive effects of multiple nutrient addition | 73 | individual and interactive effects of multiple nutrient addition | ||
69 | (NPK+micronutrients) and herbivore exclusion on MR, MBC, and MMQ | 74 | (NPK+micronutrients) and herbivore exclusion on MR, MBC, and MMQ | ||
70 | across 23 sites (5 continents). Our sites encompassed a wide range of | 75 | across 23 sites (5 continents). Our sites encompassed a wide range of | ||
71 | edaphoclimatic conditions, thus we assessed which edaphoclimatic | 76 | edaphoclimatic conditions, thus we assessed which edaphoclimatic | ||
72 | variables affected MMQ the most and how they interacted with our | 77 | variables affected MMQ the most and how they interacted with our | ||
73 | treatments. Soils were collected in plots with established | 78 | treatments. Soils were collected in plots with established | ||
74 | experimental treatments. MR was assessed in a five-week laboratory | 79 | experimental treatments. MR was assessed in a five-week laboratory | ||
75 | incubation without glucose addition, MBC via substrate-induced | 80 | incubation without glucose addition, MBC via substrate-induced | ||
76 | respiration. MMQ was calculated as MR/MBC and corrected for soil | 81 | respiration. MMQ was calculated as MR/MBC and corrected for soil | ||
77 | temperatures (MMQsoil). Using LMMs and SEMs, we analysed how | 82 | temperatures (MMQsoil). Using LMMs and SEMs, we analysed how | ||
78 | edaphoclimatic characteristics and treatments interactively affected | 83 | edaphoclimatic characteristics and treatments interactively affected | ||
79 | MMQsoil. MMQsoil was higher in locations with higher mean annual | 84 | MMQsoil. MMQsoil was higher in locations with higher mean annual | ||
80 | temperature, lower water holding capacity, and soil organic C | 85 | temperature, lower water holding capacity, and soil organic C | ||
81 | concentration, but did not respond to our treatments across sites as | 86 | concentration, but did not respond to our treatments across sites as | ||
82 | neither MR nor MBC changed. We attributed this relative homeostasis to | 87 | neither MR nor MBC changed. We attributed this relative homeostasis to | ||
83 | our treatments to the modulating influence of edaphoclimatic | 88 | our treatments to the modulating influence of edaphoclimatic | ||
84 | variables. For example, herbivore exclusion, regardless of | 89 | variables. For example, herbivore exclusion, regardless of | ||
85 | fertilization, led to greater MMQsoil only at sites with lower soil | 90 | fertilization, led to greater MMQsoil only at sites with lower soil | ||
86 | organic C (<1.7%). Our results pinpoint the main variables related to | 91 | organic C (<1.7%). Our results pinpoint the main variables related to | ||
87 | MMQsoil across grasslands and emphasize the importance of the local | 92 | MMQsoil across grasslands and emphasize the importance of the local | ||
88 | edaphoclimatic conditions in controlling the response of the C cycle | 93 | edaphoclimatic conditions in controlling the response of the C cycle | ||
89 | to anthropogenic stressors. By testing hypotheses about MMQsoil across | 94 | to anthropogenic stressors. By testing hypotheses about MMQsoil across | ||
90 | global edaphoclimatic gradients, this work also helps to align the | 95 | global edaphoclimatic gradients, this work also helps to align the | ||
91 | conflicting results of prior studies. \r\n", | 96 | conflicting results of prior studies. \r\n", | ||
92 | "num_resources": 1, | 97 | "num_resources": 1, | ||
93 | "num_tags": 7, | 98 | "num_tags": 7, | ||
94 | "organization": { | 99 | "organization": { | ||
95 | "approval_status": "approved", | 100 | "approval_status": "approved", | ||
96 | "created": "2018-04-20T09:51:26.756810", | 101 | "created": "2018-04-20T09:51:26.756810", | ||
97 | "description": "We are studying the distribution of and | 102 | "description": "We are studying the distribution of and | ||
98 | interactions among producers, consumers as well as decomposers and | 103 | interactions among producers, consumers as well as decomposers and | ||
99 | between these communities and their environment. We focus on food webs | 104 | between these communities and their environment. We focus on food webs | ||
100 | in real world ecosystems and thus mainly sample our data during | 105 | in real world ecosystems and thus mainly sample our data during | ||
101 | experimental field campaigns. Data collection under controlled | 106 | experimental field campaigns. Data collection under controlled | ||
102 | conditions in the greenhouse or experimental garden are, however, | 107 | conditions in the greenhouse or experimental garden are, however, | ||
103 | common add-ons hereby. We are mainly interested in the functioning of | 108 | common add-ons hereby. We are mainly interested in the functioning of | ||
104 | natural ecosystems and often conduct research in National Parks around | 109 | natural ecosystems and often conduct research in National Parks around | ||
105 | the world. Our main study area is, however, the Swiss National Park. | 110 | the world. Our main study area is, however, the Swiss National Park. | ||
106 | While working on basic research questions, we regularly consider | 111 | While working on basic research questions, we regularly consider | ||
107 | applied aspects that are related to protecting or conserving | 112 | applied aspects that are related to protecting or conserving | ||
108 | endangered ecosystems.\r\n\r\nExamples of research question of our | 113 | endangered ecosystems.\r\n\r\nExamples of research question of our | ||
109 | research group assesses are:\r\n\r\nHow is species loss related to | 114 | research group assesses are:\r\n\r\nHow is species loss related to | ||
110 | ecosystem processes and functions? Which species or species groups are | 115 | ecosystem processes and functions? Which species or species groups are | ||
111 | particularly relevant for ecosystem functioning? Which effects are | 116 | particularly relevant for ecosystem functioning? Which effects are | ||
112 | expected with the loss of such important species groups? How are | 117 | expected with the loss of such important species groups? How are | ||
113 | aboveground organisms interacting with belowground organisms? Which | 118 | aboveground organisms interacting with belowground organisms? Which | ||
114 | abiotic and biotic conditions favor diverse ecosystems? Is global | 119 | abiotic and biotic conditions favor diverse ecosystems? Is global | ||
115 | change (for example eutrophication, habitat fragmentation, climate) a | 120 | change (for example eutrophication, habitat fragmentation, climate) a | ||
116 | thread for diverse ecosystems? How can diverse ecosystems be | 121 | thread for diverse ecosystems? How can diverse ecosystems be | ||
117 | protected?", | 122 | protected?", | ||
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120 | "is_organization": true, | 125 | "is_organization": true, | ||
121 | "name": "plant-animal-interactions", | 126 | "name": "plant-animal-interactions", | ||
122 | "state": "active", | 127 | "state": "active", | ||
123 | "title": "Plant-Animal Interactions", | 128 | "title": "Plant-Animal Interactions", | ||
124 | "type": "organization" | 129 | "type": "organization" | ||
125 | }, | 130 | }, | ||
126 | "owner_org": "60e92a46-5f9b-4a06-a32e-6a5e04869486", | 131 | "owner_org": "60e92a46-5f9b-4a06-a32e-6a5e04869486", | ||
127 | "private": false, | 132 | "private": false, | ||
128 | "publication": "{\"publication_year\": \"2023\", \"publisher\": | 133 | "publication": "{\"publication_year\": \"2023\", \"publisher\": | ||
129 | \"EnviDat\"}", | 134 | \"EnviDat\"}", | ||
130 | "publication_state": "pub_pending", | 135 | "publication_state": "pub_pending", | ||
131 | "related_datasets": "", | 136 | "related_datasets": "", | ||
132 | "related_publications": "Risch Anita C., Zimmermann, Stefan, | 137 | "related_publications": "Risch Anita C., Zimmermann, Stefan, | ||
133 | Sch\u00fctz, Martin, Borer, Elizabeth T., Broadbent, Arthur A.D., | 138 | Sch\u00fctz, Martin, Borer, Elizabeth T., Broadbent, Arthur A.D., | ||
134 | Caldeira, Maria C., Davies, Kendi F., Eisenhauer, Nico, Eskelinen, | 139 | Caldeira, Maria C., Davies, Kendi F., Eisenhauer, Nico, Eskelinen, | ||
135 | Anu, Fay, Philip A., Hagedorn, Frank, Knops, Johannes M.H., | 140 | Anu, Fay, Philip A., Hagedorn, Frank, Knops, Johannes M.H., | ||
136 | Lembrechts, Jonas, J., MacDougall, Andrew S., McCulley, Rebecca L., | 141 | Lembrechts, Jonas, J., MacDougall, Andrew S., McCulley, Rebecca L., | ||
137 | Melbourne, Brett A., Moore, Joslin L., Power, Sally A., Seabloom, Eric | 142 | Melbourne, Brett A., Moore, Joslin L., Power, Sally A., Seabloom, Eric | ||
138 | W., Silveira, Maria L., Virtanen, Risto, Yahdjian, Laura, Ochoa-Hueso, | 143 | W., Silveira, Maria L., Virtanen, Risto, Yahdjian, Laura, Ochoa-Hueso, | ||
139 | Raul (accepted). Drivers of the microbial metabolic quotient across | 144 | Raul (accepted). Drivers of the microbial metabolic quotient across | ||
140 | global grasslands. Global Ecology and Biogeography", | 145 | global grasslands. Global Ecology and Biogeography", | ||
141 | "relationships_as_object": [], | 146 | "relationships_as_object": [], | ||
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143 | "resource_type": "datapaper", | 148 | "resource_type": "datapaper", | ||
144 | "resource_type_general": "datapaper", | 149 | "resource_type_general": "datapaper", | ||
145 | "resources": [ | 150 | "resources": [ | ||
146 | { | 151 | { | ||
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148 | "cache_url": null, | 153 | "cache_url": null, | ||
149 | "created": "2023-02-18T03:43:03.643074", | 154 | "created": "2023-02-18T03:43:03.643074", | ||
150 | "description": "Study sites and experimental design\r\nWe | 155 | "description": "Study sites and experimental design\r\nWe | ||
151 | collected data from 23 sites that are part of the Nutrient Network | 156 | collected data from 23 sites that are part of the Nutrient Network | ||
152 | Global Research Cooperative (NutNet, https://nutnet.umn.edu/). The | 157 | Global Research Cooperative (NutNet, https://nutnet.umn.edu/). The | ||
153 | mean annual air temperature (MAT) across these sites ranged from -4 to | 158 | mean annual air temperature (MAT) across these sites ranged from -4 to | ||
154 | 22\u00b0C, mean annual precipitation (MAP) from 252 to 1592 mm, and | 159 | 22\u00b0C, mean annual precipitation (MAP) from 252 to 1592 mm, and | ||
155 | elevations from 6 to 4261 m above sea level (Fig 1a, Supplementary | 160 | elevations from 6 to 4261 m above sea level (Fig 1a, Supplementary | ||
156 | Table S1), hence cover a wide range of climatic conditions under which | 161 | Table S1), hence cover a wide range of climatic conditions under which | ||
157 | grasslands occur (Fig 1b). Soil organic C concentrations ranged | 162 | grasslands occur (Fig 1b). Soil organic C concentrations ranged | ||
158 | between 0.8 to 7.8%, soil total N concentrations between 0.1 and 0.6%, | 163 | between 0.8 to 7.8%, soil total N concentrations between 0.1 and 0.6%, | ||
159 | and the soil C:N ratio between 9.1 and 21.5. Soil clay content spanned | 164 | and the soil C:N ratio between 9.1 and 21.5. Soil clay content spanned | ||
160 | from 3.0 to 35%, and soil pH from 3.4 to 7.6 (Supplementary Table S2). | 165 | from 3.0 to 35%, and soil pH from 3.4 to 7.6 (Supplementary Table S2). | ||
161 | \r\nAt each site, the effects of nutrient addition and herbivore | 166 | \r\nAt each site, the effects of nutrient addition and herbivore | ||
162 | exclusion were tested via a randomized-block design (Borer et al., | 167 | exclusion were tested via a randomized-block design (Borer et al., | ||
163 | 2014). Three blocks with 10 treatment plots each were established at | 168 | 2014). Three blocks with 10 treatment plots each were established at | ||
164 | each site, except for the site at bldr.us (only two blocks). Each of | 169 | each site, except for the site at bldr.us (only two blocks). Each of | ||
165 | these 10 plots was randomly assigned to a nutrient or fencing | 170 | these 10 plots was randomly assigned to a nutrient or fencing | ||
166 | treatment. An individual plot was 5 x 5 m, divided into four 2.5 x 2.5 | 171 | treatment. An individual plot was 5 x 5 m, divided into four 2.5 x 2.5 | ||
167 | m subplots. Each subplot was further divided into four 1 x 1 m square | 172 | m subplots. Each subplot was further divided into four 1 x 1 m square | ||
168 | sampling plots, one of which was set aside for soil sampling (Borer et | 173 | sampling plots, one of which was set aside for soil sampling (Borer et | ||
169 | al., 2014). Plots were separated by at least 1 m wide walkways. We | 174 | al., 2014). Plots were separated by at least 1 m wide walkways. We | ||
170 | collected soil samples from four different treatments for this study: | 175 | collected soil samples from four different treatments for this study: | ||
171 | (i) untreated control plots (Control), (ii) herbivore exclusion plots | 176 | (i) untreated control plots (Control), (ii) herbivore exclusion plots | ||
172 | (Fence), (iii) plots fertilized with N, P, K, plus nine essential | 177 | (Fence), (iii) plots fertilized with N, P, K, plus nine essential | ||
173 | macro and micronutrients (NPK), and (iv) plots with simultaneous | 178 | macro and micronutrients (NPK), and (iv) plots with simultaneous | ||
174 | fertilizer addition and herbivore exclusion (NPK+Fence). The | 179 | fertilizer addition and herbivore exclusion (NPK+Fence). The | ||
175 | experiments were established at different times in the past, with | 180 | experiments were established at different times in the past, with | ||
176 | years of treatment different among sites (2 \u2013 9 years since start | 181 | years of treatment different among sites (2 \u2013 9 years since start | ||
177 | of treatment; Supplementary Table S1). For the nutrient additions, all | 182 | of treatment; Supplementary Table S1). For the nutrient additions, all | ||
178 | sites applied 10 g N m-2 each year as time-release urea; 10 g P m-2 | 183 | sites applied 10 g N m-2 each year as time-release urea; 10 g P m-2 | ||
179 | yr-1 as triple-super phosphate; 10 g K m-2 yr-1 as potassium sulfate. | 184 | yr-1 as triple-super phosphate; 10 g K m-2 yr-1 as potassium sulfate. | ||
180 | A micro-nutrient mix (Fe, S, Mg, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Mo, Ca) was applied at | 185 | A micro-nutrient mix (Fe, S, Mg, Mn, Cu, Zn, B, Mo, Ca) was applied at | ||
181 | 100 g m-2 together with K in the first year of treatments but not | 186 | 100 g m-2 together with K in the first year of treatments but not | ||
182 | thereafter. \r\nWe excluded large vertebrate herbivores (Fence) by | 187 | thereafter. \r\nWe excluded large vertebrate herbivores (Fence) by | ||
183 | fencing two plots, one with and one without NPK additions, within each | 188 | fencing two plots, one with and one without NPK additions, within each | ||
184 | block. The fences excluded all aboveground mammalian herbivores with a | 189 | block. The fences excluded all aboveground mammalian herbivores with a | ||
185 | body mass of over 50 g (Borer et al., 2014). At most sites, the fences | 190 | body mass of over 50 g (Borer et al., 2014). At most sites, the fences | ||
186 | were 180 cm high, and the fence contained a wire mesh (1 cm holes) for | 191 | were 180 cm high, and the fence contained a wire mesh (1 cm holes) for | ||
187 | the bottom 90 cm with a 30 cm outward-facing flange stapled to the | 192 | the bottom 90 cm with a 30 cm outward-facing flange stapled to the | ||
188 | ground to exclude burrowing animals. Climbing and subterranean animals | 193 | ground to exclude burrowing animals. Climbing and subterranean animals | ||
189 | may potentially still access these plots (Borer et al., 2014). For | 194 | may potentially still access these plots (Borer et al., 2014). For | ||
190 | slight modifications in fence design at a few sites see Supplementary | 195 | slight modifications in fence design at a few sites see Supplementary | ||
191 | Table S3. Most sites only had wild herbivores, although four sites | 196 | Table S3. Most sites only had wild herbivores, although four sites | ||
192 | were also grazed by domestic animals (Supplementary Table | 197 | were also grazed by domestic animals (Supplementary Table | ||
193 | S1).\r\n\r\nCollection of soil samples, soil microbial respiration, | 198 | S1).\r\n\r\nCollection of soil samples, soil microbial respiration, | ||
194 | microbial biomass, and other soil properties\r\nEach of the 23 sites | 199 | microbial biomass, and other soil properties\r\nEach of the 23 sites | ||
195 | received a package containing identical material from the Swiss | 200 | received a package containing identical material from the Swiss | ||
196 | Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, | 201 | Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL, | ||
197 | Switzerland to be used for sampling (Risch et al., 2015; Risch et al., | 202 | Switzerland to be used for sampling (Risch et al., 2015; Risch et al., | ||
198 | 2019). We collected two soil cores of 5 cm diameter and 12 cm depth in | 203 | 2019). We collected two soil cores of 5 cm diameter and 12 cm depth in | ||
199 | each sampling plot and composited them to measure MR, MBC, and soil | 204 | each sampling plot and composited them to measure MR, MBC, and soil | ||
200 | chemical properties (see below). An additional sample (5 x 12 cm) was | 205 | chemical properties (see below). An additional sample (5 x 12 cm) was | ||
201 | collected to assess soil physical properties. This sample remained | 206 | collected to assess soil physical properties. This sample remained | ||
202 | within a steel sampling core after collection and both ends were | 207 | within a steel sampling core after collection and both ends were | ||
203 | tightly closed with plastic caps to avoid disturbance. All soils were | 208 | tightly closed with plastic caps to avoid disturbance. All soils were | ||
204 | shipped cooled to the laboratory at (Location will be disclosed after | 209 | shipped cooled to the laboratory at (Location will be disclosed after | ||
205 | manuscript acceptance) within a few days after collection. Soils were | 210 | manuscript acceptance) within a few days after collection. Soils were | ||
206 | sampled roughly 6 weeks prior to peak biomass at each site during 2015 | 211 | sampled roughly 6 weeks prior to peak biomass at each site during 2015 | ||
207 | and 2016.\r\nTo assess MR (CO2 production) in a laboratory incubation | 212 | and 2016.\r\nTo assess MR (CO2 production) in a laboratory incubation | ||
208 | experiment we weighed duplicate soil samples (8 g dry soil equivalent) | 213 | experiment we weighed duplicate soil samples (8 g dry soil equivalent) | ||
209 | into 50-ml Falcon tubes. No additional substrate (glucose, sugar) was | 214 | into 50-ml Falcon tubes. No additional substrate (glucose, sugar) was | ||
210 | added to these samples. We adjusted the soil moisture of each sample | 215 | added to these samples. We adjusted the soil moisture of each sample | ||
211 | to 60% field capacity. We then placed a 15 ml plastic test tube | 216 | to 60% field capacity. We then placed a 15 ml plastic test tube | ||
212 | (Semadeni 1701A) containing 7.25 ml 0.05 M NaOH over each soil sample. | 217 | (Semadeni 1701A) containing 7.25 ml 0.05 M NaOH over each soil sample. | ||
213 | The test tube was fixed with a plastic rod so that it was not in | 218 | The test tube was fixed with a plastic rod so that it was not in | ||
214 | contact with the soil sample. The Falcon tubes were then sealed with a | 219 | contact with the soil sample. The Falcon tubes were then sealed with a | ||
215 | screw cap and placed in an incubator under completely dark conditions | 220 | screw cap and placed in an incubator under completely dark conditions | ||
216 | at 20\u00b0C. The CO2 produced by microbial respiration was absorbed | 221 | at 20\u00b0C. The CO2 produced by microbial respiration was absorbed | ||
217 | by the 0.05 M NaOH. For five weeks we measured the decrease in | 222 | by the 0.05 M NaOH. For five weeks we measured the decrease in | ||
218 | conductivity within the 0.05 M NaOH solution on a weekly basis with a | 223 | conductivity within the 0.05 M NaOH solution on a weekly basis with a | ||
219 | Multimeter WTW Multi 3410 (WTW GmbH, Germany) and replaced the 0.05 M | 224 | Multimeter WTW Multi 3410 (WTW GmbH, Germany) and replaced the 0.05 M | ||
220 | NaOH with fresh solution. We included Falcon tubes without soil | 225 | NaOH with fresh solution. We included Falcon tubes without soil | ||
221 | samples in each incubation run as blanks to test if tubes were tight | 226 | samples in each incubation run as blanks to test if tubes were tight | ||
222 | and no CO2 could enter or escape. We calibrated the relationship | 227 | and no CO2 could enter or escape. We calibrated the relationship | ||
223 | between conductivity reduction and NaOH absorbed as follows: 400 ml | 228 | between conductivity reduction and NaOH absorbed as follows: 400 ml | ||
224 | 0.05 M NaOH was placed in a beaker and its conductivity was measured | 229 | 0.05 M NaOH was placed in a beaker and its conductivity was measured | ||
225 | with the multimeter. While stirring, air containing CO2 was blown into | 230 | with the multimeter. While stirring, air containing CO2 was blown into | ||
226 | the solution for approximately one minute, which reacts with NaOH to | 231 | the solution for approximately one minute, which reacts with NaOH to | ||
227 | form Na2CO3. After this process, conductivity was measured again. We | 232 | form Na2CO3. After this process, conductivity was measured again. We | ||
228 | then transferred 7.25 ml of the solution into a smaller beaker and | 233 | then transferred 7.25 ml of the solution into a smaller beaker and | ||
229 | added 1 ml of 0.1 M BaCl2 to precipitate Na2CO3 and then titrated the | 234 | added 1 ml of 0.1 M BaCl2 to precipitate Na2CO3 and then titrated the | ||
230 | solution with 0.05 M HCl to determine the remaining NaOH. We then | 235 | solution with 0.05 M HCl to determine the remaining NaOH. We then | ||
231 | repeated these steps with the remaining solution a total of nine times | 236 | repeated these steps with the remaining solution a total of nine times | ||
232 | and plotted the conductivities (y-axis) against the NaOH consumed | 237 | and plotted the conductivities (y-axis) against the NaOH consumed | ||
233 | (x-axis, Supplementary Fig S1). This regression line was used to infer | 238 | (x-axis, Supplementary Fig S1). This regression line was used to infer | ||
234 | the consumption of NaOH from the conductivity reduction in the | 239 | the consumption of NaOH from the conductivity reduction in the | ||
235 | incubation experiments and to calculate CO2 evolution during | 240 | incubation experiments and to calculate CO2 evolution during | ||
236 | incubation. In addition, we determined the optimum concentration for | 241 | incubation. In addition, we determined the optimum concentration for | ||
237 | the NaOH solution in series of preliminary experiments, so that the | 242 | the NaOH solution in series of preliminary experiments, so that the | ||
238 | concentration was not too high to become insensitive, but also not too | 243 | concentration was not too high to become insensitive, but also not too | ||
239 | low so that not all NaOH reacts during incubation. We then calculated | 244 | low so that not all NaOH reacts during incubation. We then calculated | ||
240 | MR (mg CO2-C kg dry soil-1 h-1) as total amount of CO2 released over | 245 | MR (mg CO2-C kg dry soil-1 h-1) as total amount of CO2 released over | ||
241 | the 5 weeks divided by the duration of the entire incubation in | 246 | the 5 weeks divided by the duration of the entire incubation in | ||
242 | hrs.\r\nSoil microbial biomass carbon (MBC; mg C kg soil-1 ) was | 247 | hrs.\r\nSoil microbial biomass carbon (MBC; mg C kg soil-1 ) was | ||
243 | measured at the beginning of the experiment by measuring the maximal | 248 | measured at the beginning of the experiment by measuring the maximal | ||
244 | respiratory response to the addition of glucose solution (4 mg glucose | 249 | respiratory response to the addition of glucose solution (4 mg glucose | ||
245 | per g soil dry weight dissolved in distilled water; substrate-induced | 250 | per g soil dry weight dissolved in distilled water; substrate-induced | ||
246 | respiration method) on approximately 5.5 g of soil (J. P. E. Anderson | 251 | respiration method) on approximately 5.5 g of soil (J. P. E. Anderson | ||
247 | & Domsch, 1978; Nico Eisenhauer et al., 2018; Scheu, 1992). For this | 252 | & Domsch, 1978; Nico Eisenhauer et al., 2018; Scheu, 1992). For this | ||
248 | purpose we used an O2-micro-compensation apparatus (Scheu, 1992). More | 253 | purpose we used an O2-micro-compensation apparatus (Scheu, 1992). More | ||
249 | specifically, substrate-induced respiration was calculated from the | 254 | specifically, substrate-induced respiration was calculated from the | ||
250 | respiratory response to D-glucose for 10 hr at 20\u00b0C. Glucose was | 255 | respiratory response to D-glucose for 10 hr at 20\u00b0C. Glucose was | ||
251 | added according to preliminary studies to saturate the catabolic | 256 | added according to preliminary studies to saturate the catabolic | ||
252 | enzymes of microorganisms (4 mg g soil-1 dissolved in 400 ml deionized | 257 | enzymes of microorganisms (4 mg g soil-1 dissolved in 400 ml deionized | ||
253 | water). The mean of the lowest three readings within the first 10 hrs | 258 | water). The mean of the lowest three readings within the first 10 hrs | ||
254 | (between the initial peak caused by disturbing the soil and the peak | 259 | (between the initial peak caused by disturbing the soil and the peak | ||
255 | caused by microbial growth) was taken as maximum initial respiratory | 260 | caused by microbial growth) was taken as maximum initial respiratory | ||
256 | response (MIRR; ml O2 kg soil-1 h-1) and microbial biomass (mg C kg | 261 | response (MIRR; ml O2 kg soil-1 h-1) and microbial biomass (mg C kg | ||
257 | soil-1) was calculated as 38 x MIRR (Beck et al., 1997; Cesarz et al., | 262 | soil-1) was calculated as 38 x MIRR (Beck et al., 1997; Cesarz et al., | ||
258 | 2022; Thakur et al., 2015).\r\nThe rest of the composited sample was | 263 | 2022; Thakur et al., 2015).\r\nThe rest of the composited sample was | ||
259 | dried at 65\u00b0C for 48 h, ground and sieved (2 mm mesh) to assess | 264 | dried at 65\u00b0C for 48 h, ground and sieved (2 mm mesh) to assess | ||
260 | the soil pH, mineral soil total C and N and C:N ratio, and mineral | 265 | the soil pH, mineral soil total C and N and C:N ratio, and mineral | ||
261 | soil organic C (Risch et al., 2019). The undisturbed sample was used | 266 | soil organic C (Risch et al., 2019). The undisturbed sample was used | ||
262 | to assess water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density (BD), and soil | 267 | to assess water holding capacity (WHC), bulk density (BD), and soil | ||
263 | texture [sand, silt, clay; methods in (Risch et al., 2019)]. We used | 268 | texture [sand, silt, clay; methods in (Risch et al., 2019)]. We used | ||
264 | the percentage of sand and clay as an indicator of soil texture in | 269 | the percentage of sand and clay as an indicator of soil texture in | ||
265 | this study. MAT (\u00b0C), MAP (mm) and temperature of the wettest | 270 | this study. MAT (\u00b0C), MAP (mm) and temperature of the wettest | ||
266 | quarter (\u00b0C) were obtained from www.worldclim.com (Fick & | 271 | quarter (\u00b0C) were obtained from www.worldclim.com (Fick & | ||
267 | Hijmans, 2017; Hijmans, Cameron, Parra, Jones, & Jarvis, 2005). These | 272 | Hijmans, 2017; Hijmans, Cameron, Parra, Jones, & Jarvis, 2005). These | ||
268 | variables were selected as they were found to be drivers of soil | 273 | variables were selected as they were found to be drivers of soil | ||
269 | nutrient processes across these sites in earlier studies (Risch et | 274 | nutrient processes across these sites in earlier studies (Risch et | ||
270 | al., 2020; Risch et al., 2019). Mean annual soil temperatures (MAST; | 275 | al., 2020; Risch et al., 2019). Mean annual soil temperatures (MAST; | ||
271 | \u00b0C) for the 0 to 5 cm soil layer were obtained for each site from | 276 | \u00b0C) for the 0 to 5 cm soil layer were obtained for each site from | ||
272 | the SoilTemp maps (J. Lembrechts et al., 2021; J. J. Lembrechts et | 277 | the SoilTemp maps (J. Lembrechts et al., 2021; J. J. Lembrechts et | ||
273 | al., 2022), global gridded modelled products of soil bioclimatic | 278 | al., 2022), global gridded modelled products of soil bioclimatic | ||
274 | variables for the 1979-2013 period at a 1-km\u00b2 resolution, based | 279 | variables for the 1979-2013 period at a 1-km\u00b2 resolution, based | ||
275 | on CHELSA, ERA5 and in-situ soil temperature | 280 | on CHELSA, ERA5 and in-situ soil temperature | ||
276 | measurements.\r\nNumerical calculations and statistical analyses\r\nWe | 281 | measurements.\r\nNumerical calculations and statistical analyses\r\nWe | ||
277 | calculated MMQ as MR/MBC. We corrected this measure using the average | 282 | calculated MMQ as MR/MBC. We corrected this measure using the average | ||
278 | soil temperature of each site (MMQsoil). This temperature correction | 283 | soil temperature of each site (MMQsoil). This temperature correction | ||
279 | is necessary as incubation temperatures are usually much higher than | 284 | is necessary as incubation temperatures are usually much higher than | ||
280 | site mean annual soil temperatures (see Xu et al. 2017). MMQsoil = MMQ | 285 | site mean annual soil temperatures (see Xu et al. 2017). MMQsoil = MMQ | ||
281 | x Q10(MAST \u2013 20)/10, where Q10 was assumed to be 2 (Xu et al. | 286 | x Q10(MAST \u2013 20)/10, where Q10 was assumed to be 2 (Xu et al. | ||
282 | 2017). See Supplementary Fig S2 for comparison of air and soil | 287 | 2017). See Supplementary Fig S2 for comparison of air and soil | ||
283 | temperatures across the 23 sites as well as the incubation | 288 | temperatures across the 23 sites as well as the incubation | ||
284 | temperature. \r\nSome of the explanatory variables (clay, soil organic | 289 | temperature. \r\nSome of the explanatory variables (clay, soil organic | ||
285 | C, C:N ratio) were skewed and were thus log-transformed prior to | 290 | C, C:N ratio) were skewed and were thus log-transformed prior to | ||
286 | analyses. All continuous explanatory variables were centred and scaled | 291 | analyses. All continuous explanatory variables were centred and scaled | ||
287 | to have a mean of zero and variance of one. To avoid collinearity | 292 | to have a mean of zero and variance of one. To avoid collinearity | ||
288 | between them we filtered them using correlation analysis | 293 | between them we filtered them using correlation analysis | ||
289 | (Supplementary Fig S3). From the variables that were strongly | 294 | (Supplementary Fig S3). From the variables that were strongly | ||
290 | correlated (Pearson\u2019s |r| > 0.70) (Dormann et al., 2013), we | 295 | correlated (Pearson\u2019s |r| > 0.70) (Dormann et al., 2013), we | ||
291 | selected the ones that allowed us to minimize the number of variables | 296 | selected the ones that allowed us to minimize the number of variables | ||
292 | (Supplementary Fig S3). Specifically, soil total N concentration, soil | 297 | (Supplementary Fig S3). Specifically, soil total N concentration, soil | ||
293 | total C concentration, soil sand content and soil bulk density were | 298 | total C concentration, soil sand content and soil bulk density were | ||
294 | dropped from the dataset. We then assessed how these edaphoclimatic | 299 | dropped from the dataset. We then assessed how these edaphoclimatic | ||
295 | variables are related to MMQ across our global grasslands.\r\nFor | 300 | variables are related to MMQ across our global grasslands.\r\nFor | ||
296 | this, we used linear mixed effects models (LMMs) fitted by maximum | 301 | this, we used linear mixed effects models (LMMs) fitted by maximum | ||
297 | likelihood with the lme function in the nlme package (version 3.1-153) | 302 | likelihood with the lme function in the nlme package (version 3.1-153) | ||
298 | (Pinheiro, Bates, DebRoy, & Sarkar, 2021) in R version 3.6.3. (R Core | 303 | (Pinheiro, Bates, DebRoy, & Sarkar, 2021) in R version 3.6.3. (R Core | ||
299 | Team, 2019). We used treatment as a fixed effect and plot nested in | 304 | Team, 2019). We used treatment as a fixed effect and plot nested in | ||
300 | site as random effects to assess treatment differences in MMQsoil, as | 305 | site as random effects to assess treatment differences in MMQsoil, as | ||
301 | well as MR, and MBC. The number of years since the treatment started | 306 | well as MR, and MBC. The number of years since the treatment started | ||
302 | was included as a fixed effect in all the initial models but was not | 307 | was included as a fixed effect in all the initial models but was not | ||
303 | significant and therefore not retained in the models. To assess how | 308 | significant and therefore not retained in the models. To assess how | ||
304 | differences in MMQsoil were affected by environmental factors (soil, | 309 | differences in MMQsoil were affected by environmental factors (soil, | ||
305 | climatic properties) we again used LMMs. Soil and climatic properties | 310 | climatic properties) we again used LMMs. Soil and climatic properties | ||
306 | were included as fixed effects and plot nested in site as random | 311 | were included as fixed effects and plot nested in site as random | ||
307 | effects. We did not include interactions between environmental | 312 | effects. We did not include interactions between environmental | ||
308 | variables. We then used the MuMin package (Barton, 2018) (version | 313 | variables. We then used the MuMin package (Barton, 2018) (version | ||
309 | 1.42.1) to select the best models that explained the most variation | 314 | 1.42.1) to select the best models that explained the most variation | ||
310 | based on Akaike\u2019s information criterion (AIC; model.avg | 315 | based on Akaike\u2019s information criterion (AIC; model.avg | ||
311 | function). We used the corrected AIC (AICc) to account for our small | 316 | function). We used the corrected AIC (AICc) to account for our small | ||
312 | sample size and selected the top models that fell within 4 AICc units | 317 | sample size and selected the top models that fell within 4 AICc units | ||
313 | (delta AICc < 4) (Burnham & Anderson, 2002; Johnson & Omland, 2004). | 318 | (delta AICc < 4) (Burnham & Anderson, 2002; Johnson & Omland, 2004). | ||
314 | We present all our top models rather than model averages. Conditional | 319 | We present all our top models rather than model averages. Conditional | ||
315 | averages are provided in the Supplementary material. \r\nBased on | 320 | averages are provided in the Supplementary material. \r\nBased on | ||
316 | findings from analyses described above and the literature, we | 321 | findings from analyses described above and the literature, we | ||
317 | developed a conceptual model of direct and indirect relationships | 322 | developed a conceptual model of direct and indirect relationships | ||
318 | between both edaphoclimatic variables and experimental treatments | 323 | between both edaphoclimatic variables and experimental treatments | ||
319 | (Supplement Figure S4) to obtain a more holistic approach in | 324 | (Supplement Figure S4) to obtain a more holistic approach in | ||
320 | understanding how these properties affect MMQsoil. We had data from 23 | 325 | understanding how these properties affect MMQsoil. We had data from 23 | ||
321 | sites with 272 observations. We tested this model using structural | 326 | sites with 272 observations. We tested this model using structural | ||
322 | equation modelling based on a d-sep approach (Lefcheck, 2016; Shipley, | 327 | equation modelling based on a d-sep approach (Lefcheck, 2016; Shipley, | ||
323 | 2009). We considered those environmental drivers that were included in | 328 | 2009). We considered those environmental drivers that were included in | ||
324 | our top LMMs, namely temperature of the wettest quarter (T.q.wet), | 329 | our top LMMs, namely temperature of the wettest quarter (T.q.wet), | ||
325 | soil pH, water holding capacity (WHC) and soil organic C (organic C; | 330 | soil pH, water holding capacity (WHC) and soil organic C (organic C; | ||
326 | Supplementary Figure S4). These factors were allowed to directly | 331 | Supplementary Figure S4). These factors were allowed to directly | ||
327 | affect MMQsoil, and via their interactions with treatments. In | 332 | affect MMQsoil, and via their interactions with treatments. In | ||
328 | addition, treatments were allowed to directly affect MMQsoil. | 333 | addition, treatments were allowed to directly affect MMQsoil. | ||
329 | Treatments were included as dummy variables in the model. We tested | 334 | Treatments were included as dummy variables in the model. We tested | ||
330 | our conceptual model (Supplementary Fig S4) using the piecewiseSEM | 335 | our conceptual model (Supplementary Fig S4) using the piecewiseSEM | ||
331 | package (version 2.0.2; Lefcheck, 2016) in R 3.4.0, in which a | 336 | package (version 2.0.2; Lefcheck, 2016) in R 3.4.0, in which a | ||
332 | structured set of linear models are fitted individually. This approach | 337 | structured set of linear models are fitted individually. This approach | ||
333 | allowed us to account for the nested experimental design, and overcome | 338 | allowed us to account for the nested experimental design, and overcome | ||
334 | some of the limitations of standard structural equation models, such | 339 | some of the limitations of standard structural equation models, such | ||
335 | as small sample sizes (Lefcheck, 2016; Shipley, 2009). We used the lme | 340 | as small sample sizes (Lefcheck, 2016; Shipley, 2009). We used the lme | ||
336 | function of the nlme package to model response variables, including | 341 | function of the nlme package to model response variables, including | ||
337 | site as a random factor. Good fit of the SEM was assumed when | 342 | site as a random factor. Good fit of the SEM was assumed when | ||
338 | Fisher\u2019s C values were non-significant (p > 0.05). For all | 343 | Fisher\u2019s C values were non-significant (p > 0.05). For all | ||
339 | significant interactions between soil or climate variables and | 344 | significant interactions between soil or climate variables and | ||
340 | treatments detected in the SEMs, we calculated treatment effect sizes, | 345 | treatments detected in the SEMs, we calculated treatment effect sizes, | ||
341 | i.e., the differences in MMQsoil between Control and treatments as log | 346 | i.e., the differences in MMQsoil between Control and treatments as log | ||
342 | response ratios (LRR) and plotted these values against the climate or | 347 | response ratios (LRR) and plotted these values against the climate or | ||
343 | soil factors. The LRR were defined as log(Control/Treatment), where | 348 | soil factors. The LRR were defined as log(Control/Treatment), where | ||
344 | treatment was either Fence, NPK or NPK+Fence. To assess which of the | 349 | treatment was either Fence, NPK or NPK+Fence. To assess which of the | ||
345 | LRR-climate or soil property relationships were significant we again | 350 | LRR-climate or soil property relationships were significant we again | ||
346 | used LMMs, in which soil and climatic properties were included as | 351 | used LMMs, in which soil and climatic properties were included as | ||
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