Global expansion of high-input annual grain crops and associated nitrogen (N) fertilizer use
can have negative consequences for the environment and human health. Nitrate nitrogen …

Two main effects are proposed to explain biodiversity–ecosystem functioning relationships:
niche complementarity and selection effects. Both can be functionally defined using the …

Bioenergy from perennial grasses mitigates climate change via displacing fossil fuels and
storing atmospheric CO 2 belowground as soil carbon. Here, we conduct a critical review to …

Agroecology and landscape ecology are two land-use sciences based on ecological
principles, but have historically focused on fine and broad spatial scales, respectively. As …

Forest floor accumulation is a key process that influences ecosystem carbon cycling. Despite
evidence suggesting that tree diversity and soil carbon are positively correlated, most soil …

This accessible text provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the biology of
global grasslands. Grasslands are vast in their extent, with native and non-native grasslands …

During community assembly, early arriving exotic species might suppress other species to a
greater extent than do native species. Because most exotics were intentionally introduced …

Using prairie biomass as a renewable source of energy may constitute an important
opportunity to improve the environmental sustainability of managed land. To date …

Cellulosic bioenergy production provides opportunities to utilize a range of cropping
systems that can enhance the multifunctionality of agricultural landscapes. In a 9‐ha field …

Evapotranspiration (ET) is a vital component of a field water balance. Canopy chambers are
a promising method for determining crop ET because they are portable and applicable at a …