Effects of stand density on the structure of soil microbial functional groups in Robinia pseudoacacia plantations in the hilly and gully region of the Loess Plateau, China

M Zhao, Y Sun, S Liu, Y Li, Y Chen - Science of The Total Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Elucidating the responses of soil microbial functional groups to changes in stand density is
crucial for understanding the sustainability of forest development. In this study, we obtained …

The Effect of Balanced N, P and K Fertilization on Fine Root Traits and Soil Properties in Sapindus mukorossi

J Liu, L Zhou, D Wang, Y Gong, X Yan, Q Cao, S Wu… - Forests, 2024 - mdpi.com
To uncover the relationship between fine root traits and soil properties of trees under
different fertilization treatments is important for understanding the nutrient acquisition …

Effects of forest thinning on soil microbial biomass and enzyme activity

H Xu, Q Gan, L Huang, X Pan, T Liu, R Wang, L Wang… - Catena, 2024 - Elsevier
Forest thinning is a management measure intended to promote forest regeneration and
improve soil microbial activity. However, a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of forest …

[HTML][HTML] Cascade effects of forest thinning on microbial composition and function of various tree species and multiple decomposition time series: Insights from …

D Anderson, YT Wu - Forest Ecology and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Deadwood-inhabiting bacteria and fungi were crucial in understanding ecosystem
functioning in carbon turnover. The objectives of this study were to investigate microbial …

Drivers of spatial structure in thinned forests

Z Wang, Y Li, G Wang, Z Zhang, Y Chen, X Liu… - Forest Ecosystems, 2024 - Elsevier
Background As is widely known, an increasing number of forest areas were managed to
preserve and enhance the health of forest ecosystems. However, previous research on …

Enhancing Forest Sustainability: A Comprehensive Exploration of Thinning Practices and their Effects on Soil Chemical and Biochemical Properties

A Muscolo, M Oliva, C Mallamaci, F Canino - 2023 - preprints.org
The adoption of sustainable forest management practices emerged as a contemporary
imperative for forest biodiversity preservation, functional integrity, and mitigation of climate …