Pathways for cross-boundary effects of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning

M Scherer-Lorenzen, MO Gessner, BE Beisner… - Trends in Ecology & …, 2022 - cell.com
The biodiversity–ecosystem functioning concept asserts that processes in ecosystems are
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

RG Pearson, NM Connolly, AM Davis, JE Brodie - Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Glacier shrinkage will accelerate downstream decomposition of organic matter and alters microbiome structure and function

TJ Kohler, S Fodelianakis, G Michoud… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The shrinking of glaciers is among the most iconic consequences of climate change. Despite
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

J Pérez, V Ferreira, MAS Graça, L Boyero - Microbial ecology, 2021 - Springer
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 …

Elevated temperature may reduce functional but not taxonomic diversity of fungal assemblages on decomposing leaf litter in streams

E Fenoy, A Pradhan, C Pascoal… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Functional consequences of alder and oak loss in stream ecosystems

A Alonso, N López‐Rojo, J Pérez… - Freshwater Biology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Litter decomposition can be reduced by pesticide effects on detritivores and decomposers: Implications for tropical stream functioning

A Cornejo, J Pérez, N López-Rojo, G García… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Loss of amphibian species alters periphyton communities in montane ponds

A Alonso, J Bosch, L Boyero - Hydrobiologia, 2024 - Springer
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of litter species and genetic diversity on plant litter decomposition in coastal wetland

M Yin, L Liu, Y Wu, W Sheng, X Ma, N Du, P Zhu… - Ecological …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …