Litter quality and stream physicochemical properties drive global invertebrate effects on instream litter decomposition
Plant litter is the major source of energy and nutrients in stream ecosystems and its
decomposition is vital for ecosystem nutrient cycling and functioning. Invertebrates are key …
decomposition is vital for ecosystem nutrient cycling and functioning. Invertebrates are key …
[HTML][HTML] Challenges to water quality assessment in Europe–Is there scope for improvement of the current Water Framework Directive bioassessment scheme in rivers?
Abstract The EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessment scheme has been putting in
force the evaluation of freshwater ecosystems in Europe, including a new paradigm of …
force the evaluation of freshwater ecosystems in Europe, including a new paradigm of …
Meta-analysis reveals that vertebrates enhance plant litter decomposition at the global scale
Evidence is mounting that vertebrate defaunation greatly impacts global biogeochemical
cycling. Yet, there is no comprehensive assessment of the potential vertebrate influence …
cycling. Yet, there is no comprehensive assessment of the potential vertebrate influence …
Plant litter dynamics in the forest-stream interface: precipitation is a major control across tropical biomes
Riparian plant litter is a major energy source for forested streams across the world and its
decomposition has repercussions on nutrient cycling, food webs and ecosystem functioning …
decomposition has repercussions on nutrient cycling, food webs and ecosystem functioning …
[HTML][HTML] Impacts of low concentrations of nanoplastics on leaf litter decomposition and food quality for detritivores in streams
In forested streams, leaf litter decomposition is a vital ecosystem process, governed primarily
by aquatic hyphomycetes. These fungi are crucial mediators of nutrients and energy to …
by aquatic hyphomycetes. These fungi are crucial mediators of nutrients and energy to …
Biotic and abiotic variables influencing plant litter breakdown in streams: a global study
Plant litter breakdown is a key ecological process in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems.
Streams and rivers, in particular, contribute substantially to global carbon fluxes. However …
Streams and rivers, in particular, contribute substantially to global carbon fluxes. However …
Ecosystem services provided by fungi in freshwaters: a wake-up call
The set of functions and resources derived from ecosystems are broadly described as
ecosystem services. Human society is gratified by a diverse range of services from the …
ecosystem services. Human society is gratified by a diverse range of services from the …
Litter decomposition as an indicator of stream ecosystem functioning at local-to-continental scales: Insights from the European RivFunction project
RivFunction is a pan-European initiative that started in 2002 and was aimed at establishing
a novel functional-based approach to assessing the ecological status of rivers. Litter …
a novel functional-based approach to assessing the ecological status of rivers. Litter …
A comparison of decomposition rates and biological colonization of leaf litter from tropical and temperate origins
Litter decomposition is an ecosystem process that allows energy and nutrients transfer from
dead plant matter into detrital food webs. Several studies revealed that leaf litter …
dead plant matter into detrital food webs. Several studies revealed that leaf litter …
Aquatic hyphomycetes and litter decomposition in tropical–subtropical low order streams
Leaf litter decomposition is an important ecosystem function carried out by a diverse array of
consumers, including aquatic hyphomycetes. Aquatic hyphomycetes are found in streams …
consumers, including aquatic hyphomycetes. Aquatic hyphomycetes are found in streams …