Liming impacts on soils, crops and biodiversity in the UK: A review
Fertile soil is fundamental to our ability to achieve food security, but problems with soil
degradation (such as acidification) are exacerbated by poor management. Consequently …
degradation (such as acidification) are exacerbated by poor management. Consequently …
[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity of Palaearctic grasslands: a synthesis
This article introduces a Special Issue on biodiversity of Palaearctic grasslands and
provides a synthesis of the current knowledge on this topic. Four major categories of …
provides a synthesis of the current knowledge on this topic. Four major categories of …
Direct and indirect effects of invasive species: Biodiversity loss is a major mechanism by which an invasive tree affects ecosystem functioning
Global change, such as exotic invasions, dramatically affects ecosystem functioning.
However, the mechanisms behind the impacts are often unclear and despite extensive …
However, the mechanisms behind the impacts are often unclear and despite extensive …
Soil pH determines microbial diversity and composition in the park grass experiment
Abstract The Park Grass experiment (PGE) in the UK has been ongoing since 1856. Its
purpose is to study the response of biological communities to the long-term treatments and …
purpose is to study the response of biological communities to the long-term treatments and …
Assessing the roles of nitrogen, biomass, and niche dimensionality as drivers of species loss in grassland communities
Eutrophication is a major driver of species loss in plant communities worldwide. However,
the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon are controversial. Previous studies have …
the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon are controversial. Previous studies have …
Competition for light causes plant biodiversity loss after eutrophication
Human activities have increased the availability of nutrients in terrestrial and aquatic
ecosystems. In grasslands, this eutrophication causes loss of plant species diversity, but the …
ecosystems. In grasslands, this eutrophication causes loss of plant species diversity, but the …
A trait-based approach to comparative functional plant ecology: concepts, methods and applications for agroecology. A review
Comparative functional ecology seeks to understand why and how ecological systems and
their components operate differently across environments. Although traditionally used in …
their components operate differently across environments. Although traditionally used in …
The importance of long‐term experiments in agriculture: their management to ensure continued crop production and soil fertility; the Rothamsted experience
AE Johnston, PR Poulton - European journal of soil science, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Long‐term field experiments that test a range of treatments and are intended to assess the
sustainability of crop production, and thus food security, must be managed actively to identify …
sustainability of crop production, and thus food security, must be managed actively to identify …
[图书][B] Theoretical ecology: principles and applications
Robert May's seminal book has played a central role in the development of ecological
science. Originally published in 1976, this influential text has overseen the transition of …
science. Originally published in 1976, this influential text has overseen the transition of …
Grassland species loss resulting from reduced niche dimension
WS Harpole, D Tilman - Nature, 2007 - nature.com
Intact ecosystems contain large numbers of competing but coexisting species. Although
numerous alternative theories have provided potential explanations for this high biodiversity …
numerous alternative theories have provided potential explanations for this high biodiversity …