Simulated litter input drives shifts in carbon allocation strategies within alpine meadows of the three rivers source region

Key Points

• Litter input significantly alters carbon allocation in alpine meadows, affecting ecosystem health and productivity.
• The analysis showed that changes in carbon components are influenced more by month than grazing intensity.
• This analysis utilized simulated litter input to observe enzyme activity and carbon dynamics over time.
• Understanding these shifts may help manage alpine ecosystems effectively for sustainability.

Abstract