Litter decomposition is a key step in biogeochemical cycling and energy flow underlying
ecosystem function. It is well established that dominant plants influence litter decomposition …

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of compounds that persist in the
environment globally. Besides being transported to the soil and sediments, which act as …

It is well established that grassland degradation negatively affects ecosystem functioning.
Many studies have explored the changes of individual functions involved with grassland …

Land use and climate change alter biodiversity patterns and ecosystem functioning
worldwide. Land abandonment with consequent shrub encroachment and changes in …

Grasslands provide a number of ecosystem services for human society. Degradation of
grasslands results in the loss of biodiversity and leads to the deterioration of ecosystem …

This volume provides a modern introduction to the soil fauna and their contributions to
ecosystem function, the mechanisms that structure soil fauna assemblages from local to …

High‐altitude ecosystems of the Tibetan Plateau are undergoing significant global changes
that may stimulate an intense shrub encroachment. The occurrence of shrubs in alpine …

Belowground assemblages are tightly linked to the aboveground vegetation, and often differ
between plant species and vegetation types due to direct and indirect influences. However …

Plant species and microbial interactions have significant impacts on the diversity of bacterial
communities. However, few studies have explored interactions among these factors, such …

Soil microorganisms promote material transformation and energy flow in the entire
ecological environment and play a key role in the stability and development of grassland …