Pathways for cross-boundary effects of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning
The biodiversity–ecosystem functioning concept asserts that processes in ecosystems are
markedly influenced by species richness and other facets of biodiversity. However …
markedly influenced by species richness and other facets of biodiversity. However …
Fresh waters and estuaries of the Great Barrier Reef catchment: Effects and management of anthropogenic disturbance on biodiversity, ecology and connectivity
We review the literature on the ecology, connectivity, human impacts and management of
freshwater and estuarine systems in the Great Barrier Reef catchment (424,000 km 2), on …
freshwater and estuarine systems in the Great Barrier Reef catchment (424,000 km 2), on …
Glacier shrinkage will accelerate downstream decomposition of organic matter and alters microbiome structure and function
The shrinking of glaciers is among the most iconic consequences of climate change. Despite
this, the downstream consequences for ecosystem processes and related microbiome …
this, the downstream consequences for ecosystem processes and related microbiome …
Litter quality is a stronger driver than temperature of early microbial decomposition in oligotrophic streams: a microcosm study
Litter decomposition is an ecological process of key importance for forest headwater stream
functioning, with repercussions for the global carbon cycle. The process is directly and …
functioning, with repercussions for the global carbon cycle. The process is directly and …
Elevated temperature may reduce functional but not taxonomic diversity of fungal assemblages on decomposing leaf litter in streams
Mounting evidence points to a linkage between biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (B‐
EF). Global drivers, such as warming and nutrient enrichment, can alter species richness …
EF). Global drivers, such as warming and nutrient enrichment, can alter species richness …
Functional consequences of alder and oak loss in stream ecosystems
Alder (Alnus glutinosa) and oak (Quercus robur) are dominant tree species in European
Atlantic mixed forests, and their leaf litter is a key resource for stream ecosystems. While …
Atlantic mixed forests, and their leaf litter is a key resource for stream ecosystems. While …
[HTML][HTML] Litter decomposition can be reduced by pesticide effects on detritivores and decomposers: Implications for tropical stream functioning
Understanding which factors affect the process of leaf litter decomposition is crucial if we are
to predict changes in the functioning of stream ecosystems as a result of human activities …
to predict changes in the functioning of stream ecosystems as a result of human activities …
Loss of amphibian species alters periphyton communities in montane ponds
Amphibian larvae can affect the structure and functioning of freshwater ecosystems, but their
effects have been little explored although amphibian biodiversity is rapidly declining. Given …
effects have been little explored although amphibian biodiversity is rapidly declining. Given …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of litter species and genetic diversity on plant litter decomposition in coastal wetland
With the enhancement of carbon sink capacity and the intensification of biodiversity change
in coastal wetlands, previous studies have well studied the relationship between species …
in coastal wetlands, previous studies have well studied the relationship between species …
The legacy of forest logging on organic matter inputs and storage in tropical streams
P Bambi, AM Tonin, RS Rezende, FC Vieira… - Biotropica, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Riparian forests play an important role in stream ecosystems, as they support biodiversity,
reduce water erosion, and provide litter that fuels aquatic biota. However, they are affected …
reduce water erosion, and provide litter that fuels aquatic biota. However, they are affected …