Tree diversity and species identity effects on soil fungi, protists and animals are context dependent
Plant species richness and the presence of certain influential species (sampling effect) drive
the stability and functionality of ecosystems as well as primary production and biomass of …
the stability and functionality of ecosystems as well as primary production and biomass of …
Effects of tree identity dominate over tree diversity on the soil microbial community structure
A Scheibe, C Steffens, J Seven, A Jacob… - Soil Biology and …, 2015 - Elsevier
This study investigated the possible effects of tree species diversity and identity on the soil
microbial community in a species-rich temperate broad-leaved forest. For the first time, we …
microbial community in a species-rich temperate broad-leaved forest. For the first time, we …
How tree diversity affects soil fauna diversity: a review
N Korboulewsky, G Perez, M Chauvat - Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2016 - Elsevier
In the context of sustainable forest management and climate change, increasing tree
richness has been proposed as a possible strategy to reach both ecological and productivity …
richness has been proposed as a possible strategy to reach both ecological and productivity …
Effects of plant community history, soil legacy and plant diversity on soil microbial communities
MW Schmid, SJ van Moorsel, T Hahl… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Plant and soil microbial diversities are linked through a range of interactions, including the
exchange of carbon and nutrients but also herbivory and pathogenic effects. Over time …
exchange of carbon and nutrients but also herbivory and pathogenic effects. Over time …
Do temperate tree species diversity and identity influence soil microbial community function and composition?
Studies of biodiversity–ecosystem function in treed ecosystems have generally focused on
aboveground functions. This study investigates intertrophic links between tree diversity and …
aboveground functions. This study investigates intertrophic links between tree diversity and …
Predicting the structure of soil communities from plant community taxonomy, phylogeny, and traits
There are numerous ways in which plants can influence the composition of soil
communities. However, it remains unclear whether information on plant community …
communities. However, it remains unclear whether information on plant community …
Tree species identity surpasses richness in affecting soil microbial richness and community composition in subtropical forests
L Chen, W Xiang, H Wu, S Ouyang, B Zhou… - Soil Biology and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Plant interactions and feedbacks with soil microorganisms play an important role in
sustaining the functions and stability of terrestrial ecosystems, yet the effects of tree species …
sustaining the functions and stability of terrestrial ecosystems, yet the effects of tree species …
The enigma of soil animal species diversity revisited: the role of small-scale heterogeneity
UN Nielsen, GHR Osler, CD Campbell, R Neilson… - PloS one, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Background “The enigma of soil animal species diversity” was the title of a popular article by
JM Anderson published in 1975. In that paper, Anderson provided insights on the great …
JM Anderson published in 1975. In that paper, Anderson provided insights on the great …
General relationships between abiotic soil properties and soil biota across spatial scales and different land-use types
Very few principles have been unraveled that explain the relationship between soil
properties and soil biota across large spatial scales and different land-use types. Here, we …
properties and soil biota across large spatial scales and different land-use types. Here, we …
The influence of vegetation type, soil properties and precipitation on the composition of soil mite and microbial communities at the landscape scale
UN Nielsen, GHR Osler, CD Campbell… - Journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Aim We used a landscape‐scale study of birch invasion onto heather moorland to determine
the consistency of changes in vegetation type and soil properties and in the community …
the consistency of changes in vegetation type and soil properties and in the community …