A starting guide to root ecology: strengthening ecological concepts and standardising root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements
In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
The application of ecological stoichiometry to plant–microbial–soil organic matter transformations
S Zechmeister-Boltenstern, KM Keiblinger… - Ecological …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Elemental stoichiometry constitutes an inherent link between biogeochemistry and the
structure and processes within food webs, and thus is at the core of ecosystem functioning …
structure and processes within food webs, and thus is at the core of ecosystem functioning …
[HTML][HTML] An evaluation of carbon indicators of soil health in long-term agricultural experiments
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is closely tied to soil health. However, additional biological
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC …
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC …
Tree mycorrhizal association types control biodiversity-productivity relationship in a subtropical forest
Mycorrhizae are symbiotic associations between terrestrial plants and fungi in which fungi
obtain nutrients in exchange for plant photosynthates. However, it remains unclear how …
obtain nutrients in exchange for plant photosynthates. However, it remains unclear how …
Formation of soil organic matter via biochemical and physical pathways of litter mass loss
Soil organic matter is the largest terrestrial carbon pool. The pool size depends on the
balance between formation of soil organic matter from decomposition of plant litter and its …
balance between formation of soil organic matter from decomposition of plant litter and its …
Nitrogen limitation of decomposition and decay: how can it occur?
The availability of nitrogen (N) is a critical control on the cycling and storage of soil carbon
(C). Yet, there are conflicting conceptual models to explain how N availability influences the …
(C). Yet, there are conflicting conceptual models to explain how N availability influences the …
The role of microbial community in the decomposition of leaf litter and deadwood
Leaf litter and deadwood have important roles in the forest ecosystems, providing shelter for
several organisms, preventing erosion and microclimate fluctuations. Their decomposition is …
several organisms, preventing erosion and microclimate fluctuations. Their decomposition is …
Corrigendum to: New handbook for standardised measurement of plant functional traits worldwide
Plant functional traits are the features (morphological, physiological, phenological) that
represent ecological strategies and determine how plants respond to environmental factors …
represent ecological strategies and determine how plants respond to environmental factors …
FUTURE DIRECTIONS: Understanding the dominant controls on litter decomposition
1. Litter decomposition is a biogeochemical process fundamental to element cycling within
ecosystems, influencing plant productivity, species composition and carbon storage. 2 …
ecosystems, influencing plant productivity, species composition and carbon storage. 2 …
Integrating plant litter quality, soil organic matter stabilization, and the carbon saturation concept
Abstract Labile,'high‐quality', plant litters are hypothesized to promote soil organic matter
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …
(SOM) stabilization in mineral soil fractions that are physicochemically protected from rapid …