Plant interactions play a key role in forest ecosystem dynamics. The tallest plants, namely
the overstorey trees, are obvious major drivers, particularly in competition for light. This …

Understory vegetation accounts for a large proportion of floral diversity. It provides various
ecosystem functions and services, such as productivity, nutrient cycling, organic matter …

Exploring the relationship between human activity, vegetation leaf area index (LAI), and land
surface evapotranspiration (ET) on the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi is crucial for …

Climate models predict at least another 1.5° C warming in the next 75 years. This warming
drives increased atmospheric drying and a global increase in the severity and duration of …

Even though the effect of thinning on CO 2 and H 2 O fluxes has been widely investigated, a
holistic description of thinning-induced responses is yet to be provided. Here, we present a …

Species-specific tree traits substantially impact precipitation partitioning, soil infiltration,
retention, and overall water management. With the changing climate, the evidence of …

Leaf functional traits play critical roles in plant functioning. Although the functional traits of
overstory trees have been extensively studied, minimal research has been conducted …

Urban green spaces with complex vertical vegetation structures typically have higher
capacities for microclimate regulation. The vertical structure comprising" tree+ shrub+ soil" is …

We address the concerns that managed forest plantations may cause reductions of diversity
of understory vegetation. We performed inventories of two mature ponderosa pine …

Soil, water, and vegetation are essential, particularly in the tributaries draining into the
waterbodies. The Nyabarongo River basin in Rwanda faces significant challenges related to …