The relationship between ecosystem functions and plant functional traits has been well
documented and is considered to be one of the most vital topics in ecology. However, the …

Tree height and diameter at breast height (DBH) are key survey factors in forest inventory.
Compared to measuring DBH, the process of measuring tree height is time-consuming …

Soil erosion is a severe threat for ecosystems and anthropogenic infrastructure. Glaciers are
retreating rapidly due to global warming and the receding ice leaves unvegetated …

Monitoring changes to growth-survival strategies is beneficial during plant growth and
development to understand the dynamics of community succession. We measured key leaf …

Ecological restoration will be promoted globally as a strategic solution supporting the
relevant sustainable development goals including land degradation neutrality. However, this …

High doses of nitrogen (N) fertiliser input on permanent pastures are crucial in terms of N
surplus and N losses. Quantitative analyses of the response of plant functional traits (PFT) …

Cell cycle involves the sequential and reiterative progression of important events leading to
cell division. Progression through a specific phase of the cell cycle is under the control of …

Trade-offs and synergies (or negative and positive associations) between ecosystem
services are at the heart of many land-use conflicts. Substantial effort has been focused on …

In order to reverse the global trend of biodiversity loss, the concept of ecosystem services
has been widely applied to make policymakers and the general public realize that …

River dikes are secondary habitats that support species-rich grasslands when maintained by
low-intensity mowing or grazing. Besides erosion control and habitat creation, dike …