Abstract:Net nitrogen (N) mineralization determines soil N availability, which limits plant growth and productivity. A better understanding of the effects of temperature and moisture on soil N mineralization will facilitate the prediction of soil N cycling and primary productivity in grasslands. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of temperature (T) and soil moisture (M) on N mineralization in a typical steppe ecosystem in Inner Mongolia, China. Soil cores were kept in PVC tubes and adjusted to d...