Carbon isotope composition (δ13C) has been widely used to estimate the intrinsic water-use
efficiency (iWUE) of plants in ecosystems around the world, providing an ultimate record of …

Important functions of constructed wetland related to biogeochemical processes are
mediated by soil microbes and low-temperature damage is the main limiting factor for …

Soil bacteria have been widely investigated and their roles in terrestrial ecosystems are
relatively well understood. The soil bacterial community and potential function are controlled …

The formation of a canopy gap results in changes to the microenvironment which, in turn,
affect litter decomposition and nutrient release. However, the mechanisms underlying these …

Revealing the assembly mechanisms of the soil microbial community, which is crucial to
comprehend microbial biodiversity, is a central focus in ecology. The distribution patterns of …

The survival rate of Castanopsis kawakamii from seed to seedling is relatively low, leading
to difficulties in the regeneration of its natural forests. Forest gaps play a vital role in plant …

Canopy gaps are a prevalent disturbance form in forest ecosystems that promote forest
regeneration and succession by modifying the heterogeneity of the microenvironment …

Ongoing global climate change and conventional forestry have led to a dramatic increase in
new forest gaps, predicted to strongly impact litter turnover and nutrient cycling. Here we …

Weeping cypress is an endemic tree species that is widely planted in China, and the simple
stand structure and fragile ecosystem of its plantation are common issues. Exploring the …

The areca nut (Areca catechu L.) and pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) intercropping
cultivation system has been widely practiced to improve economic benefits and achieve the …