Will more nitrogen enhance carbon storage in young forest stands in central Appalachia?

• 13 Years of N additions to a young deciduous forest stimulated C storage by 22%. • This response was driven by an increase in C storage in aboveground tree biomass. • Plots were dominated by early-successional Prunus pensylvanica. • Other tree species more likely to be part of mature forest showed...
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• 13 Years of N additions to a young deciduous forest stimulated C storage by 22%. • This response was driven by an increase in C storage in aboveground tree biomass. • Plots were dominated by early-successional Prunus pensylvanica. • Other tree species more likely to be part of mature forest showed varying responses. • N deposition may increase C uptake in young forests, long-term response may differ. Ausführliche Beschreibung