[HTML][HTML] Biodiversity of Palaearctic grasslands: a synthesis
This article introduces a Special Issue on biodiversity of Palaearctic grasslands and
provides a synthesis of the current knowledge on this topic. Four major categories of …
provides a synthesis of the current knowledge on this topic. Four major categories of …
Getting the measure of biodiversity
The term 'biodiversity'is a simple contraction of 'biological diversity', and at first sight the
concept is simple too: biodiversity is the sum total of all biotic variation from the level of …
concept is simple too: biodiversity is the sum total of all biotic variation from the level of …
Soil microbial diversity–biomass relationships are driven by soil carbon content across global biomes
The relationship between biodiversity and biomass has been a long standing debate in
ecology. Soil biodiversity and biomass are essential drivers of ecosystem functions …
ecology. Soil biodiversity and biomass are essential drivers of ecosystem functions …
Integrative modelling reveals mechanisms linking productivity and plant species richness
How ecosystem productivity and species richness are interrelated is one of the most
debated subjects in the history of ecology. Decades of intensive study have yet to discern …
debated subjects in the history of ecology. Decades of intensive study have yet to discern …
The effect of biodiversity on tree productivity: from temperate to boreal forests
Aim An important issue regarding biodiversity concerns its influence on ecosystem
functioning. Experimental work has led to the proposal of mechanisms such as niche …
functioning. Experimental work has led to the proposal of mechanisms such as niche …
N: P ratios in terrestrial plants: variation and functional significance
S Güsewell - New phytologist, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) availability limit plant growth in most terrestrial ecosystems.
This review examines how variation in the relative availability of N and P, as reflected by N …
This review examines how variation in the relative availability of N and P, as reflected by N …
On the specification of structural equation models for ecological systems
The use of structural equation modeling (SEM) is often motivated by its utility for
investigating complex networks of relationships, but also because of its promise as a means …
investigating complex networks of relationships, but also because of its promise as a means …
[LLIBRE][B] Riparia: ecology, conservation, and management of streamside communities
RJ Naiman, H Decamps, ME McClain - 2010 - books.google.com
This book describes the underlying water conditions and geologies that support viable
riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are …
riparia, illustrates the ecological characteristics of riparia, and discusses how riparia are …
What is the observed relationship between species richness and productivity?
Understanding the relationship between species richness and productivity is fundamental to
the management and preservation of biodiversity. Yet despite years of study and intense …
the management and preservation of biodiversity. Yet despite years of study and intense …
[LLIBRE][B] Grasses and grassland ecology
DJ Gibson - 2009 - books.google.com
Grasslands, in particular managed pastures and rangelands, are widespread, covering
approximately 40%(52 million km²) of the Earth's land surface. They are dominated by …
approximately 40%(52 million km²) of the Earth's land surface. They are dominated by …