Alternative biome states in terrestrial ecosystems
There is growing interest in the application of alternative stable state (ASS) theory to explain
major vegetation patterns of the world. Here, we introduce the theory as applied to the …
major vegetation patterns of the world. Here, we introduce the theory as applied to the …
The past, present, and future of herbivore impacts on savanna vegetation
Herbivory is a key process structuring vegetation in savannas, especially in Africa where
large mammal herbivore communities remain intact. Exclusion experiments consistently …
large mammal herbivore communities remain intact. Exclusion experiments consistently …
High plant diversity and slow assembly of old-growth grasslands
AN Nerlekar, JW Veldman - Proceedings of the National …, 2020 - National Acad Sciences
Earth's ancient grasslands and savannas—hereafter old-growth grasslands—have long
been viewed by scientists and environmental policymakers as early successional plant …
been viewed by scientists and environmental policymakers as early successional plant …
Feedbacks in ecology and evolution
Ecology and evolutionary biology have focused on how organisms fit the environment. Less
attention has been given to the idea that organisms can also modify their environment, and …
attention has been given to the idea that organisms can also modify their environment, and …
A unified framework for plant life‐history strategies shaped by fire and herbivory
Fire and herbivory both remove aboveground biomass. Environmental factors determine the
type and intensity of these consumers globally, but the traits of plants can also alter their …
type and intensity of these consumers globally, but the traits of plants can also alter their …
Altered cyclone–fire interactions are changing ecosystems
Global change is altering interactions between ecological disturbances. We review
interactions between tropical cyclones and fires that affect woody biomes in many islands …
interactions between tropical cyclones and fires that affect woody biomes in many islands …
Floristic evidence for alternative biome states in tropical Africa
The idea that tropical forest and savanna are alternative states is crucial to how we manage
these biomes and predict their future under global change. Large-scale empirical evidence …
these biomes and predict their future under global change. Large-scale empirical evidence …
Fire and grazing determined grasslands of central Madagascar represent ancient assemblages
CL Solofondranohatra… - … of the Royal …, 2020 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The ecology of Madagascar's grasslands is under-investigated and the dearth of ecological
understanding of how disturbance by fire and grazing shapes these grasslands stems from a …
understanding of how disturbance by fire and grazing shapes these grasslands stems from a …
Restoration of a hillslope grassland with an ecological grass species (Elymus tangutorum) favors rainfall interception and water infiltration and reduces soil loss on the …
Y Liu, L Zhao, Y Liu, Z Huang, J Shi, Y Wang, Y Ma… - Catena, 2022 - Elsevier
Ecological grasses (eco-grass) have poor palatability and are less popular than forage
grasses, receiving little attention for many years, despite their increased survival regarding …
grasses, receiving little attention for many years, despite their increased survival regarding …
[HTML][HTML] A handbook for the standardised sampling of plant functional traits in disturbance-prone ecosystems, with a focus on open ecosystems
BJ Wigley, T Charles-Dominique… - Australian Journal of …, 2020 - CSIRO Publishing
Plant functional traits provide a valuable tool to improve our understanding of ecological
processes at a range of scales. Previous handbooks on plant functional traits have …
processes at a range of scales. Previous handbooks on plant functional traits have …