It has been recognized for a long time that the overstorey composition of a forest partly
determines its biological and physical–chemical functioning. Here, we review evidence of …

Sažetak The present review highlights the recent applications of mid-infrared spectroscopy
and in particular of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRIFT) and attenuated total reflectance …

In the face of growing urban densification, green spaces in cities, such as gardens, are
increasingly important for biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, the influences of …

Decomposition of plant litter is a key process for the transfer of carbon and nutrients in
ecosystems. Carbon contained in the decaying biomass is released to the atmosphere as …

Litter decomposition is an important process for cycling of nutrients in terrestrial ecosystems.
The objective of this study was to evaluate direct and indirect effects of climate on litter …

Litter decomposition, which represents the main pathway of nutrient return to soil, affects the
fertility of forest fragments. The biochemical composition of litter and the way that it …

Due to the limited functional potential of the microbial decomposer community in tropical
sandy soils, a significant proportion of organic inputs with a high C/N ratio and cellulose (CL) …

The rewetting of long-term drained peatlands leads to the development of eutrophic shallow
lakes, gradually inhabited by reed communities. These shallow lakes are characterized by …

Background Land-use change and forest management may alter soil organic matter (SOM)
and nutrient dynamics, due in part to alterations in litter input and quality. Acacia was …

Our objective with this review was to understand the possible benefits and opportunities of
Ca and Mg applications in plantation forests through lime, gypsum or other base cation rich …