Biogeography of global drylands
Despite their extent and socio‐ecological importance, a comprehensive biogeographical
synthesis of drylands is lacking. Here we synthesize the biogeography of key organisms …
synthesis of drylands is lacking. Here we synthesize the biogeography of key organisms …
Impacts of shrub encroachment on ecosystem structure and functioning: towards a global synthesis
Ecology Letters (2011) 14: 709–722 Abstract Encroachment of woody plants into grasslands
has generated considerable interest among ecologists. Syntheses of encroachment effects …
has generated considerable interest among ecologists. Syntheses of encroachment effects …
[PDF][PDF] Woody plant encroachment: causes and consequences
Woody vegetation in grasslands and savannas has increased worldwide over the past 100–
200 years. This phenomenon of “woody plant encroachment”(WPE) has been documented …
200 years. This phenomenon of “woody plant encroachment”(WPE) has been documented …
[BOOK][B] Aboveground-belowground linkages: biotic interactions, ecosystem processes, and global change
RD Bardgett, DA Wardle - 2010 - books.google.com
Aboveground-Belowground Linkages provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive
synthesis of recent advances in our understanding of the roles that interactions between …
synthesis of recent advances in our understanding of the roles that interactions between …
Structure and functioning of dryland ecosystems in a changing world
Understanding how drylands respond to ongoing environmental change is extremely
important for global sustainability. In this review, we discuss how biotic attributes, climate …
important for global sustainability. In this review, we discuss how biotic attributes, climate …
Effect of shrub encroachment on land surface temperature in semi-arid areas of temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
X Shen, Y Liu, B Liu, J Zhang, L Wang, X Lu… - Agricultural and Forest …, 2022 - Elsevier
Under the influences of climate change and human activities, grassland ecosystems are
being invaded by shrubs around the world, especially in temperate semi-arid regions of the …
being invaded by shrubs around the world, especially in temperate semi-arid regions of the …
Woody encroachment decreases diversity across North American grasslands and savannas
Woody encroachment is a widespread and acute phenomenon affecting grasslands and
savannas worldwide. We performed a meta‐analysis of 29 studies from 13 different …
savannas worldwide. We performed a meta‐analysis of 29 studies from 13 different …
Terrestrial ecosystem responses to species gains and losses
Ecosystems worldwide are losing some species and gaining others, resulting in an
interchange of species that is having profound impacts on how these ecosystems function …
interchange of species that is having profound impacts on how these ecosystems function …
Changes in assembly processes of soil microbial communities during secondary succession in two subtropical forests
Soil microbes re-establish plant diversity and ecosystem functions after disturbance events.
Deterministic and stochastic processes are expected to contribute to microbial community …
Deterministic and stochastic processes are expected to contribute to microbial community …
The success of woody plant removal depends on encroachment stage and plant traits
Woody plants (shrubs and trees) are encroaching across the globe, affecting livestock
production and terrestrial ecosystem functioning. Despite the widespread practice, there has …
production and terrestrial ecosystem functioning. Despite the widespread practice, there has …