Research Article

Leaf Litter Decomposition and Nutrient Dynamics Associated with Common Horticultural Cropland Agroforest Tree Species of Bangladesh

Table 2

Average decay constant and half-life ( ) of leaf litter of selected cropland agroforest horticultural tree species during microbial decomposition in dry and wet season.

Name of speciesDry seasonWet season
Average decay constant (K) (Days)Average decay constant (K) (days)

A. heterophyllus 2.141182.34108
Z. jujuba 2.031252.24113
M. indica 1.441761.61157
L. chinensis 0.882890.94270