Amplicon-based analysis of 16S rRNA genes and transcripts was used to assess the effect
of tree species composition on soil bacterial community structure and function in a temperate …

Recent studies have revealed effects of various tree species on soil physical and chemical
properties. However, effects of various tree species on composition and activity of soil …

Tropical peat swamp forests sequester globally significant stores of carbon in deep layers of
waterlogged, anoxic, acidic and nutrient-depleted peat. The roles of microbes in supporting …

The functional role of biodiversity in the context of global change Page 212 CHAPTER EIGHT
The functional role of biodiversity in the context of global change MICHAEL …

Studying the variations in soil microbial community diversity and structure along a climate
gradient can help to understand the impact of climate change on ecosystem functions …

Studies of biodiversity–ecosystem function in treed ecosystems have generally focused on
aboveground functions. This study investigates intertrophic links between tree diversity and …

A better understanding of the linkages between aboveground and belowground biotic
communities is needed for more accurate predictions about how ecosystems may be altered …

Biodiversity has been elucidated to be one of the major factors sustaining ecosystem
functioning. The vast majority of studies showing a relationship between biodiversity and …

Plant diversity positively impacts ecosystem services such as biomass production and soil
organic matter (SOM) storage. Both processes counteract increasing atmospheric CO 2 …

Depending on their tree species composition, forests recruit different soil microbial
communities. Likewise, the vertical nutrient gradient along soil profiles impacts these …