Plant litter is the major source of energy and nutrients in stream ecosystems and its
decomposition is vital for ecosystem nutrient cycling and functioning. Invertebrates are key …

Streams and rivers provide important services to humans, and therefore, their ecological
integrity should be a societal goal. Although ecological integrity encompasses structural and …

Aim Leaf litter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems is a vital process linking ecosystem
nutrient cycling, energy transfer and trophic interactions. In comparison to terrestrial …

Aims Soil fauna is one of the major drivers of plant litter decomposition. This study aims to
assess how soil fauna density and diversity may affect litter decomposition. Also, we …

Leaf litter decomposition is an important ecosystem function carried out by a diverse array of
consumers, including aquatic hyphomycetes. Aquatic hyphomycetes are found in streams …

This study delves into the multifaceted potential of hydrochar from a locally sourced wood
species (Shorea spp.) as both an energy source and an adsorbent for dye removal …

The metabolism of forest streams depends on the decomposition of plant litter of terrestrial
origin. In turn, the rate at which litter decomposes depends on litter characteristics …

The high biodiversity of tropical forest streams depends on the strong input of organic matter,
yet the leaf litter decomposition dynamics in these streams are not well understood. We …

Macroinvertebrate shredders consume preferably leaves conditioned by fungi and bacteria
which offer greater palatability to them. Plant species in Cerrado present high concentration …

Rapid and extensive conversion of tropical forests into oil palm (Elaeis guineensis)(OP)
plantations pose serious threats to tropical stream processes. To mitigate land use change …