Manganese (Mn) is a biologically important and redox-active metal that may exert a poorly
recognized control on carbon (C) cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Manganese influences …

For decomposing foliar litter in forest systems the pattern for accumulated mass loss vs time
varies among litter species and environments. Thus, decomposition may be complete (100 …

When starting our work on this book we intended to summarize and synthesize the new
information that had developed in the last 20-30 years in the field of plant litter …

Uncovers the Key Role Microbes Play in the Transformation of Oxidizable and Reducible
MineralsMany areas of geomicrobial processes are receiving serious attention from …

The structure of the rotary motor was described in Chapter 9 (Fig. 9.3) and its assembly was
discussed in Chapter 10. Here, I will say more about function. Given that the diameter of the …

Litter decomposition is a keystone ecosystem process impacting nutrient cycling and
productivity, soil properties, and the terrestrial carbon (C) balance, but the factors regulating …

At broad spatial scales, the factors regulating litter decomposition remain ambiguous, with
the understanding of these factors largely based on studies investigating site‐specific single …

Background Plants condition the soil in which they grow, thereby altering the performance of
subsequent plants growing in this soil. This phenomenon, known as plant-soil feedback …

This review highlights the presence and ecological roles of fungi in lakes, and aims to
stimulate research in aquatic mycology. In the study of lentic systems, this field is an almost …

Litter decomposition is a key process for mediating ecosystem carbon (C) and nutrient
cycling and is sensitive to increasing atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition. However, the …