Disturbance by biomass removal is a crucial mechanism maintaining the diversity of
Palaearctic grasslands, which are unique biodiversity hotspots. The century-long traditional …

Question Explaining the biomass–species richness relationship is key to understanding
vegetation dynamics. Several possible mechanisms have been suggested, but complex …

Abstract The 'Grain-for-Green'program in China provides a valuable opportunity to
investigate whether spontaneous restoration can reverse the deterioration of grassland …

Various studies have suggested that semi-natural grasslands could be a more ecologically
beneficial source for biofuel production than intensively managed monocultures. In …

Mediterranean grasslands are semi-natural, fire-prone, species-rich ecosystems that have
been maintained for centuries through a combination of fire, grazing, and mowing. Over the …

Questions (i) Which species dominate mid‐successional old‐fields in H ungary? H ow does
the identity of these species relate to local (patch‐scale) diversity and to the progress of …

Forbs comprise most of the plant diversity in North American tallgrass prairie and provide
vital ecosystem services, but their abundance in prairie restorations is highly variable …

Detecting non-photosynthetic materials challenges multispectral remote sensing of
vegetation. Dead component of grasslands, including litter and standing dead material as …

This investigation focuses on the transformation of the settlement pattern of a lowland
landscape as a social response to the hydrological challenges emerging in the late 13th …

Dry grasslands in Europe are mostly of zoo-anthropogenic origin, but nevertheless they are
among the most diverse plant communities of the world at small spatial scales, and they …