Plant species and season influence soil physicochemical properties and microbial function in a semi-arid woodland ecosystem
P Eslaminejad, M Heydari, FV Kakhki, M Mirab-Balou… - Plant and Soil, 2020 - Springer
Aims This research investigated the effects of woody plant identity and season on soil
physicochemical properties and microbiological function in the semi-arid Zagros forest, one …
physicochemical properties and microbiological function in the semi-arid Zagros forest, one …
Tree species could have substantial consequences on topsoil fauna: a feedback of land degradation/restoration
The characteristics of the faunal community in the soil are closely related to soil quality and
function. Land degradation, which reduces vegetation cover, may affect the soil surface …
function. Land degradation, which reduces vegetation cover, may affect the soil surface …
Dieback intensity but not functional and taxonomic diversity indices predict forest productivity in different management conditions: Evidence from a semi-arid oak forest …
M Karami, M Heydari, A Sheykholeslami… - Journal of Arid Land, 2022 - Springer
The relationships between different aspects of diversity (taxonomic, structural and functional)
and the aboveground biomass (AGB) as a major component of global carbon balance have …
and the aboveground biomass (AGB) as a major component of global carbon balance have …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of forest harvesting operations on the recovery of earthworms and nematodes in the Hyrcanain old-growth forest: Assessment, mitigation, and best …
The quality and performance of forest soil is closely related to the characteristics of the
faunal community in the soil. Focusing on soil organisms can provide good indicators to …
faunal community in the soil. Focusing on soil organisms can provide good indicators to …
Climatic variables are more effective on the spatial distribution of oak forests than land use change across their historical range
The current research is conducted to model the effect of climate change and land use
change (LUC) on the geographical distribution of Quercus brantii Lindl.(QB) forests across …
change (LUC) on the geographical distribution of Quercus brantii Lindl.(QB) forests across …
[HTML][HTML] Phenanthrene Mitigates Cadmium Toxicity in Earthworms Eisenia fetida (Epigeic Specie) and Aporrectodea caliginosa (Endogeic Specie) in Soil
AM Elyamine, J Afzal, MS Rana, M Imran… - International Journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
In classical toxicology studies, the interaction of combined doses of chemicals with dissimilar
modes of toxic action in soil is complex and depending on the end point investigated and the …
modes of toxic action in soil is complex and depending on the end point investigated and the …
[HTML][HTML] Earthworms as an ecological indicator of soil recovery after mechanized logging operations in mixed beech forests
Soil damage caused by logging operations conducted to obtain and maximize economic
benefits has been established as having long-term effects on forest soil quality and …
benefits has been established as having long-term effects on forest soil quality and …
Influence of soil properties and burial depth on Persian oak (Quercus brantii Lindl.) establishment in different microhabitats resulting from traditional forest practices
In seasonally dry environments such as the Zagros woodlands (Iran), severe drought stress
and lack of appropriate management practices can cause failure of oak afforestation or …
and lack of appropriate management practices can cause failure of oak afforestation or …
Non-native and native tree species plantations and seasonality could have substantial impacts on the diversity of indigenous soil fauna in a semi-arid forest ecosystem
M Karamian, J Mirzaei, M Heydari… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
The temporal and spatial dynamics of soil fauna in many terrestrial ecosystems are still not
fully understood, while soil fauna is one of the most critical characteristics in assessing soil …
fully understood, while soil fauna is one of the most critical characteristics in assessing soil …
The effect of fire disturbance on the dynamics of soil physical, chemical, and biological properties over time in a semi-arid region
Fire has important effects on soil properties and functioning in terrestrial ecosystems that
have been explored by many studies. Limited information exists on the alterations in soil …
have been explored by many studies. Limited information exists on the alterations in soil …