Temperature and nutrient availability play key roles in controlling the pathways and rates at
which energy and materials move through ecosystems. These factors have also changed …

The trophic state of many streams is likely to deteriorate in the future due to the continuing
increase in human‐induced nutrient availability. Therefore, it is of fundamental importance to …

Human impacts, particularly nutrient pollution and land‐use change, have caused significant
declines in the quality and quantity of freshwater resources. Most global assessments have …

The detrital‐based food web of many streams and rivers plays a fundamental role in the
cycling and retention of carbon and nutrients. However, we still need to understand which …

Research on freshwater fungi has concentrated on their role in plant litter decomposition in
streams. Higher fungi dominate over bacteria in terms of biomass, production and enzymatic …

This new edition of Fungi in Ecosystem Processes continues the unique approach of
examining the roles of fungi from the perspective of ecosystem functions. It explores how …

Aim Leaf litter decomposition in freshwater ecosystems is a vital process linking ecosystem
nutrient cycling, energy transfer and trophic interactions. In comparison to terrestrial …

Multiple anthropogenic drivers are changing ecosystems globally, with a disproportionate
and intensifying impact on freshwater habitats. A major impact of urbanization are inputs …

We reviewed the literature on the effects of land use changes on mediterranean river
ecosystems (med-rivers) to provide a foundation and directions for future research on …

Changes to land use affect streams through nutrient enrichment, increased inputs of
sediment and, where riparian vegetation has been removed, raised water temperature. We …