Significance of soil temperature and moisture for soil respiration in a Chinese mountain area

We measured soil CO2 efflux rate at 11 sites with different vegetation types, elevations and soil textures in a mountain area near Taiyuan city, China, over a period of 1 year. The aim was to understand the seasonal and spatial changes of soil respiration (Rs) and its responses to soil temperature (Ts) and soil water content (Ws).