fT.linear {SoilR}

Effects of temperature on decomposition rates according to a linear model

Description

Calculates the effects of temperature on decomposition rates according to a linear model.

Usage

fT.linear(Temp, a = 0.198306, b = 0.036337)

Arguments

Temp

A scalar or vector containing values of temperature for which the effects on decomposition rates are calculated.

a

A scalar defining the intercept of the linear function.

b

A scalar defining the slope of the linear function.

Value

A scalar or a vector containing the effects of temperature on decomposition rates (unitless).

References

Adair, E. C., W. J. Parton, S. J. D. Grosso, W. L. Silver, M. E. Harmon, S. A. Hall, I. C. Burke, and S. C. Hart. 2008. Simple three-pool model accurately describes patterns of long-term litter decomposition in diverse climates. Global Change Biology 14:2636-2660.