▪ Abstract We explore empirical and theoretical evidence for the functional significance of
plant-litter diversity and the extraordinary high diversity of decomposer organisms in the …

This new edition of Fungi in Ecosystem Processes continues the unique approach of
examining the roles of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions. It explores how …

We explore two aspects of how predation within the rhizosphere influences nutrient
availability, plant productivity, and aboveground community dynamics. First, plant roots and …

The soil food web is extraordinarily complex; its trophic structure and the relationships
between its components are still poorly understood. By recycling plant material and …

The coexistence of a large number of soil animals without extensive niche differentiation is
one of the great riddles in soil biology. The main aim of this study was to explore the …

It is hypothesized that mutualistic relationships can be persistent due to a third “external”
species constraining the otherwise unlimited growth of the mutualists. By consuming …

Tillage operations and field traffic may cause soil compaction and alter the pore
characteristics in soil. These practices often lead to a reduction in habitable pore space for …

1. Reproduction of Heteromurus nitidus (Collembola) feeding on conidial fungi,
ectomycorrhizal fungi and soil algae in single and mixed diets was investigated. Feeding on …

The effect of three collembolan species on decomposition and N mobilization was studied in
a Pinus nigra plantation, using field enclosures and by trenching tree roots. The fauna were …

The interactions of the collembolan insect Proisotoma minuta with ectomycorrhizal and/or
pathogenic fungi was examined in three experiments:(1) in vitro analysis of feeding …