Factors controlling accumulation and decomposition of organic carbon in humus horizons of Andosols

Andosols often accumulate soil organic matter (SOM) in large amounts. To investigate the factors controlling the stability and lability of organic carbon (OC) in humus horizons of Andosols, we selected 19 A horizon samples (surface and subsurface horizons) from the Field Station of Tohoku University including areas where benchmark soil profiles of non-allophanic Andosols are distributed. We determined the soil properties possibly controlling the...