Bacterial communities in the phyllosphere are shaped by host genotype and phenotype and
spatio-temporal variation of the environment. In turn, bacteria have the potential for altering …

Soil extracellular enzyme activity (EEA) is a strong predictor for soil health. EEA cycle
nutrients within terrestrial systems, processing carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous, while …

All known life requires carbon, and in this era of global change where high latitude and high
elevation ecosystems are most susceptible to subtle shifts in climate, understanding where …

The study of community dynamics over environmental gradients has long been of interest to
ecologists. However, our understanding of factors that shape microbial communities remains …

While the relationship between plant and microbial diversity has been well studied in
grasslands, less is known about similar relationships in forests, especially for obligately …

Along elevation gradients, effects of changing environmental conditions can be observed
and predicted, with plants being commonly used as bioindicators. The relationship between …

Due to climate warming, recently deglaciated glacier forefields create virtually uninhabited
substrates waiting for initial colonization of bacteria, fungi and plants and serve as an ideal …

Plants interact with microorganisms on and within their roots, leaves and seeds, all of which
can change the plant's growth. These interactions have the potential to scale up and affect a …

Plants interact with microorganisms on and within their roots, leaves and seeds, all of which
can change the plant's growth. These interactions have the potential to scale up and affect a …

The response of organisms to a rapidly changing environment depends not only on the
abiotic conditions they experience, but also their biotic interactions. Here I examine the role …