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Temperature sensitivity of organic matter decomposition in two boreal forest soil profiles by Karhu, K., Fritze, H., Tuomi, M., Vanhala, P., Spetz, P., Kitunen, V., Liski, J.

“…Controversial conclusions from different studies suggest that the decomposition of old soil organic matter (SOM) is either more, less, or equally temperature…”
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Comparison of tree species effects on microbial C and N transformations and dissolved organic matter properties in the organic layer of boreal forests by Smolander, A., Kitunen, V.

“…► Impact of tree species on soil properties cannot be generalized across sites. ► Birch, compared to conifers, often decreased soil C-to-N and DON-to-mineral N…”
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Characterization of dissolved organic matter in decomposing Norway spruce and silver birch litter by Kiikkilä, O., Kitunen, V., Spetz, P., Smolander, A.

“…Dissolved organic matter (DOM) plays an important role in transport, storage and cycling of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in forest soils where litter is one of…”
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Removal of logging residue in Norway spruce thinning stands: Long-term changes in organic layer properties by Smolander, A., Kitunen, V., Tamminen, P., Kukkola, M.

“…The aim of this study was to determine whether repeated removal of logging residue in Norway spruce thinning stands causes consistent long-term effects on soil…”
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Response of C and N transformations in birch soil to coniferous resin volatiles by Uusitalo, M., Kitunen, V., Smolander, A.

“…The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the resin volatile compounds of two coniferous tree species, Scots pine ( Pinus sylvestris L.) and…”
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Structure of the Microbial Communities in Coniferous Forest Soils in Relation to Site Fertility and Stand Development Stage by Pennanen, T., Liski, J., Bååth, E., Kitunen, V., Uotila, J., C. J. Westman, H. Fritze

“…The structure, biomass, and activity of the microbial community in the humus layer of boreal coniferous forest stands of different fertility were studied. The…”
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Comparison of extractants and applicability of MALDI–TOF-MS in the analysis of soil proteinaceous material from different types of soil by Kanerva, S., Smolander, A., Kitunen, V., Ketola, R.A., Kotiaho, T.

“…► Extractant and soil type affect amount of extractable proteinaceous material (PM). ► Adsorption mechanisms for soil proteins may differ for different types…”
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Characteristics of dissolved organic matter and phenolic compounds in forest soils under silver birch (Betula pendula), Norway spruce (Picea abies) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) by Suominen, K., Kitunen, V., Smolander, A.

“…Summary The aim was to characterize dissolved organic matter in soils under different tree species. Molecular size distribution and chemical composition of…”
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Volatile monoterpenes in soil atmosphere under birch and conifers: Effects on soil N transformations by Smolander, A., Ketola, R.A., Kotiaho, T., Kanerva, S., Suominen, K., Kitunen, V.

“…The aim of this study was to examine the occurrence and concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in particular, volatile monoterpenes, in soil…”
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Responses of Pinus sylvestris Branches to Simulated Herbivory are Modified by Tree Sink/Source Dynamics and by External Resources by Honkanen, T., Haukioja, E., Kitunen, V.

“…1. It is claimed that the quality of foliage following defoliation depends on carbon/nutrient balance of the tree. To study the importance of sink/source…”
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Changes in dissolved organic carbon during artificial recharge of groundwater in a forested esker in Southern Finland by Lindroos, Antti-Jussi, Kitunen, Veikko, Derome, John, Helmisaari, Heljä-Sisko

“…Sprinkling infiltration in a forested esker leading to artificial recharge of groundwater was studied in Southern Finland. Changes in dissolved organic carbon…”
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Leaching of pesticides through container peat medium in forest seedling production by Juntunen, M.L, Kitunen, V

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Wood-ash fertilization and fire treatments in a Scots pine forest stand: effects on the organic layer, microbial biomass, and microbial activity by Fritze, H, Smolander, A, Levula, T, Kitunen, V, Malkonen, E

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Soil microbial activities and characteristics of dissolved organic C and N in relation to tree species by Smolander, Aino, Kitunen, Veikko

“…The aim of this study was to compare soil microbial biomass and activities with the characteristics of water-extractable organic matter in different types of…”
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Characterization of aromatic dehalogenases of Mycobacterium fortuitum CG-2 by Uotila, J S, Kitunen, V H, Saastamoinen, T, Coote, T, Häggblom, M M, Salkinoja-Salonen, M S

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Degradation of 4-chloro-2-methylphenol by an activated sludge isolate and its taxonomic description by LECHNER, U, BAUMBACH, R, BECKER, D, KITUNEN, V, AULING, G, SALKINOJA-SALONEN, M

“…The Gram-negative strain S1, isolated from activated sludge, metabolized 4-chloro-2-methylphenol by an inducible pathway via a modified ortho-cleavage route as…”
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Phenolic compounds and terpenes in soil organic horizon layers under silver birch, Norway spruce and Scots pine by Kanerva, Sanna, Kitunen, Veikko, Loponen, Jyrki, Smolander, Aino

“…The aim of this study was to monitor the concentration of some plant secondary metabolites, such as low- and high-molecular-weight phenolics, condensed tannins…”
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Quantification of Frankia strains and other root-associated bacteria in pure cultures and in the rhizosphere of axenic seedlings by high-performance liquid chromatography-based muramic acid assay by RÖNKKÖ, R, PENNANEN, T, SMOLANDER, A, KITUNEN, V, KORTEMAA, H, HAAHTELA, K

“…Application of a high-performance liquid chromatography-based muramic acid assay with precolumn fluorescence derivatization to quantification of…”
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Response of litter decomposition and soil C and N transformations in a Norway spruce thinning stand to removal of logging residue by Smolander, Aino, Levula, Teuvo, Kitunen, Veikko

“…Increasing demand for production of bioenergy has led to an interest in forest management which uses logging residue from both clear-cuttings and thinning…”
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Temperature sensitivity of soil carbon fractions in boreal forest soil by Karhu, Kristiina, Fritze, Hannu, Hämaläinen, Kai, Vanhala, Pekka, Jungner, Högne, Oinonen, Markku, Sonninen, Eloni, Tuomi, Mikko, Spetz, Peter, Kitunen, Veikko, Liski, Jari

“…Feedback to climate warming from the carbon balance of terrestrial ecosystems depends critically on the temperature sensitivity of soil organic carbon (SOC)…”
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