Plant species richness and the presence of certain influential species (sampling effect) drive
the stability and functionality of ecosystems as well as primary production and biomass of …

This study investigated the possible effects of tree species diversity and identity on the soil
microbial community in a species-rich temperate broad-leaved forest. For the first time, we …

In the context of sustainable forest management and climate change, increasing tree
richness has been proposed as a possible strategy to reach both ecological and productivity …

Plant and soil microbial diversities are linked through a range of interactions, including the
exchange of carbon and nutrients but also herbivory and pathogenic effects. Over time …

Studies of biodiversity–ecosystem function in treed ecosystems have generally focused on
aboveground functions. This study investigates intertrophic links between tree diversity and …

There are numerous ways in which plants can influence the composition of soil
communities. However, it remains unclear whether information on plant community …

Plant interactions and feedbacks with soil microorganisms play an important role in
sustaining the functions and stability of terrestrial ecosystems, yet the effects of tree species …

Background “The enigma of soil animal species diversity” was the title of a popular article by
JM Anderson published in 1975. In that paper, Anderson provided insights on the great …

Very few principles have been unraveled that explain the relationship between soil
properties and soil biota across large spatial scales and different land-use types. Here, we …

Aim We used a landscape‐scale study of birch invasion onto heather moorland to determine
the consistency of changes in vegetation type and soil properties and in the community …