Long-term nitrogen deposition disrupts carbon cycling and enhances plant-derived carbon sequestration in a temperate forest

Key Points

• This research aims to examine the effects of long-term nitrogen deposition on carbon dynamics and biogeochemistry in temperate forests.
• Long-term nitrogen deposition was studied in a temperate forest setting.
• Soil carbon biogeochemistry was analyzed at the molecular level.
• Carbon cycling dynamics were assessed over an extended period.
• Nitrogen deposition significantly disrupted carbon cycling.
• Plant-derived carbon sequestration was enhanced due to nitrogen deposition.
• Insights were gained into the molecular-level biogeochemical processes.