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Ratios between gross rates of protein depolymerization, N mineralization, and nitrification in organic topsoil (Org. Top.), mineral topsoil (Min. Top.), and mineral subsoil (Min. Sub.). The bars represent means with standard errors across the seven ecosystems studied. The different letters indicate significant differences between horizons. For differences between horizons at individual sites, see Table S3 in the supporting information.
