From: Variations in diversity, composition, and species interactions of soil microbial community in response to increased N deposition and precipitation intensity in a temperate grassland
Rainfall treatment
2Â mm
5Â mm
10Â mm
20Â mm
40Â mm
Number
40
16
8
4
2
Frequency
1–2 days
3Â days
7Â days
15Â days
1Â month
Start date
June 1
Mid-July
Water requirement
24Â kg
60Â kg
120Â kg
240Â kg
480Â kg