Rapid changes in major nutrients and fungal community during early decomposition of Betula platyphylla litter on volcanic lava plateau (opens in new tab)

Volcanic eruptions deposit lava that covers the original soil and alters biogeochemical cycles, leading to the formation of unique ecological characteristics. Litter decomposition is an important part of the nutrient cycling in volcanic forest ecosystems. This study aimed to investigate the dynamic coupling between litter nutrient release and fungal community succession during the decomposition of pioneer Betula platyphylla in a volcanic forest. We conducted an in situ decomposition experimen...