Table 1 Microcosm experimental treatments. Live and sterile refer to microbial community vital state in decomposition fluid and soil
From: Microbial community coalescence and nitrogen cycling in simulated mortality decomposition hotspots
Treatment | Description | Decomposition fluid | Soil | Amendments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Carcass-derived | Live | Sterile | 10Â mL live decomposition fluid; Sterile water when needed to adjust moisture |
2 | Soil-derived | Sterile | Live | 10Â mL sterile decomposition fluid; Sterile water when needed to adjust moisture |
3 | Mixed carcass- and soil-derived | Live | Live | 10Â mL live decomposition fluid; Sterile water when needed to adjust moisture |
4 | Inorganic nutrient control | N/A | Live | 10Â mL of 1Â M ammonium phosphate; Sterile water when needed to adjust moisture |
5 | Water control | N/A | Live | 10Â mL sterile water; Additional sterile water when needed to adjust moisture |