Preference for different inorganic nitrogen forms among plant functional types and species of the Patagonian steppe
We have explored species-specific preferences for nitrate [NO3 -] and ammonium [NH4 +] as an alternative niche separation in ecosystems where nitrogen [N] is present mostly in inorganic forms. The Patagonian steppe is dominated by shrubs and grasses. Shrubs absorb water and nutrients from deep soil...
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