Wood Block Decomposition Data from Samford Peri-Urban Site

Encompassing wood block decomposition assessments from the Samford Peri-Urban site in Australia, part of a global program studying microbial and invertebrate influences on wood decay. The data follows a common protocol using untreated Pinus radiata wood blocks, with experimental controls for macroinvertebrate exclusion. Row and column counts are not specified in the input.

Use Cases

• Analyze wood decomposition rates by comparing data from blocks with and without macroinvertebrate exclusion.
• Study the influence of specific macroinvertebrates, such as termites, on the decay of Pinus radiata wood substrate.
• Correlate environmental exposure data with decomposition metrics from the ~400 cm3 wood blocks.

Strengths

• Data is part of a standardized global program using a common protocol for wood block exposure.
• Experimental design includes controlled comparisons with and without macroinvertebrate exclusion.
• Dataset is associated with the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery platform.

Limitations

• The dataset size, including row and column counts, is unknown, limiting assessment of statistical power.
• Sample data and specific column names are unavailable, hindering detailed understanding of data structure.
• The license is listed as 'notspecified', which may create uncertainty for reuse.

Provenance

Source

Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network's Data Discovery

Collection Method

Wood block decomposition assessment following a common protocol exposing untreated Pinus radiata blocks to the environment, with controls for macroinvertebrate exclusion using plastic mesh.

Time Range

2019

Freshness

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Geography

Samford Peri-Urban site, Australia