Value

Meaning

Off

Microbial biomass is not explicitly simulated.

On – substrate dependent

Microbial biomass is dynamically interacting with the soil organic matter. The microbial consumption rate is dependent on the carbon content in the substrate.

On – microbe dependent

Microbial biomass is dynamically interacting with the soil organic matter. The microbial consumption rate is dependent on the carbon content in the microbial biomass only.