Studies on Decomposition of Root and Litter Materials in Sand Dune Regions At Narhar Near Pilani, Rajasthan

Abstract

In the present study, temperature and moisture have been found critical environmental factors for high rates of decomposition in (I) afforested dune area, (2) non-afforested dune area, and (3) exclosure (sandy plain). Root decomposition was found maximum (52.34%) in October and minimum (13.97%) in January on afforested area. However, maximum decomposition for root materials was found in October on a\1 the sites. The litter decomposition was found maximum (55.46%, 47.64% and 52.60% on afforested, non-afforested and exclosure, respectively) in August during rainy season.