Decomposition pattern and nitrogen release from Ulmus Villosa leaf litter in Dachigam National Park, Jammu & Kashmir
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of the litter chemistry of Ulmus villosa Brandis grown in the Dachigam National Park Srinagar J & K on their decomposition rates. Freshly fallen litter from the species were analyzed for N. Litter bag technique was used to determine their mass loss in the field for 1 year at monthly intervals.