Trait-based approaches are an alternative to species-based approaches for functionally
linking individual organisms with community structure and dynamics. In the trait-based …

The dependency of resource use efficiency (RUE) on phytoplankton diversity is key for
understanding aquatic ecosystem responses to eutrophication and climate change. Here …

Invader success might depend on both nutrient availability and species richness of the
resident community. Here, we combine these ideas in a single experiment, testing whether …

Simple Summary The way that diversity affects ecosystem functioning is of great importance,
as it helps us understand the health state of an ecosystem. Primary producers contribute to …

The structure and functioning of coastal ecosystems are shifting worldwide as a result of
natural changes and, even more important, consequences of intense human intervention, of …

Water diversions can mitigate water scarcities by strategically reallocating water resources.
Despite their benefits, these interventions may profoundly affect biodiversity and multiple …

Recent advances in phytoplankton modelling have used species-rich, self-organising
assemblages. These models have shown that phytoplankton with complementary life-history …

Biodiversity-Ecosystem Functioning (BEF) relationships are important indicators of
ecosystem health and species interactions. Despite their extensive study in terrestrial plants …

A diversidade funcional, aqui definida como a variabilidade nos atributos funcionais das
espécies, tem o potencial de prever os fatores que afetam a estrutura e o funcionamento …