Key aspect 1: Soil Organic Matter (SOM)
The carbon cycle is the key factor for the greenhouse effect. The soil, as a significant carbon store, plays a decisive role in this. At the same time, carbon-based soil organic matter plays an important role for many soil functions.
Completed projects
Carbon dynamics : The effect of climate and land use change on soil carbon in Swiss soils
Carbon dynamics : The effect of climate and land use change on soil carbon in Swiss soils
http://www.nfp68.ch/en/projects/key-aspect-1-soil-organic-matter/carbon-dynamics
Dr. Samuel Abiven
Forest soils : Carbon stocks in Swiss forest soils
Forest soils : Carbon stocks in Swiss forest soils
http://www.nfp68.ch/en/projects/key-aspect-1-soil-organic-matter/forest-soils
Dr. Frank Hagedorn
Peatlands : Sustainable management of organic soils
Peatlands : Sustainable management of organic soils
http://www.nfp68.ch/en/projects/key-aspect-1-soil-organic-matter/peatlands
Dr. Jens Leifeld
Vulnerability indicators : Indicators for soil carbon vulnerability
Vulnerability indicators : Indicators for soil carbon vulnerability
http://www.nfp68.ch/en/projects/key-aspect-1-soil-organic-matter/vulnerability-indicators
Prof. Timothy Eglinton