Soil CO 2 emission, microbial biomass, and microbial respiration of woody and grassy areas in Moscow (Russia)

Purpose Urbanization significantly changes the carbon balance of the terrestrial ecosystem, an important component of which is soil CO2 emission. One of the main sources of soil CO2 emission is microbial decomposition of soil organic matter. In this regard, we hypothesized a relationship between soil CO2 emission and soil microbial properties (biomass, respiratory activity) in Moscow megapolis areas.