# Dynamics of nitrogen mineralization and fine root decomposition in sub-tropical Shorea robusta Gaertner f. forests of Central Himalaya, India

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Forest ecology and management Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 52 |
| Journal | The Science of The Total Environment |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170896 |
| Corresponding authors | Surendra Singh Bargali, Rupesh Chaturvedi |
| Institution | Kumaun University, India |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Forest ecology and management Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/forest-ecology-and-management/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170896](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170896)

## Topics

nitrogen mineralization · fine root decomposition · Shorea robusta · Subtropical forests · Central Himalaya · nutrient cycling · tree biomass components · nitrogen cycling · decomposition rates · litter decomposition · soil organic carbon · carbon-nitrogen ratio · microbial mineralization · root biomass · forest floor dynamics

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