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Trees suppress growth but sustain water consumption in response to flash drought in a subtropical forest

Flash droughts, characterized by the rapid onset of soil moisture deficits combined with anomalously high temperatures over a short period, have caused significant damage and pose a n...

In Paper, Aug 18, 2025

Tree diversity, tree growth, and microclimate independently structure Lepidoptera herbivore community stability

Forests worldwide are increasingly challenged by environmental change, which drives biodiversity loss and heightens the risk of biotic disturbances such as insect outbreaks. While res...

In Paper, Aug 17, 2025

Cascading effects of tree diversity loss on herbivore-parasitoid interactions

Global biodiversity loss has been shown to negatively impact ecosystem functioning, with repercussions on interactions across trophic levels playing a crucial intermediary role. Commu...

In Paper, Aug 12, 2025

Within-individual leaf trait response to local light availability and biodiversity in a subtropical forest experiment

Leaf traits are important indicators of ecosystem functions. Trait values can vary widely between species, and a considerable amount of variation also occurs within species. However, ...

In Paper, Jul 20, 2025

Improving forest ecosystem functions by optimizing tree species spatial arrangement

Reforestation and afforestation programs are promoted as strategies to mitigate rising atmospheric CO2 concentrations and enhance ecosystem services. Planting diverse forests is suppo...

In Paper, Jul 10, 2025

Soil carbon sequestration: Facilitated effect of extrafloral nectary trees in a diverse subtropical forest

Understanding soil organic matter dynamics is essential for evaluation of the carbon (C) sequestration potential of soils, a critical factor in mitigating climate change. However, t...

In Paper, Jun 26, 2025

Ecosystem consequences of functional diversity in forests and implications for restoration

Global forest restoration initiatives provide an important chance to recover biodiversity and enhance forest functions and services. Over recent decades, functional diversity (FD) has...

In Paper, May 27, 2025

Enhanced plant diversity reduces nitrous oxide emissions in forest soils worldwide

Forests are recognized as the largest natural source of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions on land, with deforestation drastically reducing the cover and biodiversity of native forests wor...

In Paper, May 26, 2025

Tree species richness affects the trophic structure of soil oribatid mites via litter functional diversity and canopy cover: Evidence from stable isotope analysis (15N, 13C)

Tree species richness affects biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Investigating its effect on soil animals and their trophic ecology is crucial for understanding soil food web fun...

In Paper, Apr 26, 2025

Identifying seed families with high mixture performance in a subtropical forest biodiversity experiment

Afforestation projects using species mixtures are expected to better support ecosystem services than monoculture plantations. While grassland studies have shown natural selection favo...

In Paper, Apr 04, 2025

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