Non-perennial segments in river networks
Non-perennial river segments—those that recurrently cease to flow or frequently dry—occur
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …
in all river networks and are globally more abundant than perennial (always flowing) …
Non-perennial Mediterranean rivers in Europe: status, pressures, and challenges for research and management
Non-perennial rivers and streams (NPRS) cover> 50% of the global river network. They are
particularly predominant in Mediterranean Europe as a result of dry climate conditions …
particularly predominant in Mediterranean Europe as a result of dry climate conditions …
A global analysis of terrestrial plant litter dynamics in non-perennial waterways
Perennial rivers and streams make a disproportionate contribution to global carbon (C)
cycling. However, the contribution of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) …
cycling. However, the contribution of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES) …
A case for associational resistance: Apparent support for the stress gradient hypothesis varies with study system
AE Adams, EM Besozzi, G Shahrokhi… - Ecology Letters, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
According to the stress gradient hypothesis (SGH), ecological interactions between
organisms shift positively as environmental stress increases. In the case of associational …
organisms shift positively as environmental stress increases. In the case of associational …
A review of the effects of pollution and water scarcity on the stream biota of an intermittent Mediterranean basin
I Karaouzas, C Theodoropoulos… - River Research and …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This review presents the main results of a 10‐year research study conducted in a
Mediterranean intermittent basin (Evrotas River). By assembling the main outcomes of past …
Mediterranean intermittent basin (Evrotas River). By assembling the main outcomes of past …
Heterogeneity in leaf litter decomposition in a temporary Mediterranean stream during flow fragmentation
M Abril, I Muñoz, M Menéndez - Science of the Total Environment, 2016 - Elsevier
In temporary Mediterranean streams, flow fragmentation during summer droughts originates
an ephemeral mosaic of terrestrial and aquatic habitat types. The heterogeneity of habitat …
an ephemeral mosaic of terrestrial and aquatic habitat types. The heterogeneity of habitat …
A meta-analysis of drought effects on litter decomposition in streams
Droughts, or severe reductions of water flow, are expected to become more frequent and
intense in rivers in many regions under the ongoing climate change scenario. It is therefore …
intense in rivers in many regions under the ongoing climate change scenario. It is therefore …
Biogeochemical and community ecology responses to the wetting of non-perennial streams
Transitions between dry and wet hydrologic states are the defining characteristic of non-
perennial rivers and streams, which constitute the majority of the global river network …
perennial rivers and streams, which constitute the majority of the global river network …
Invasion of temperate deciduous broadleaf forests by N‐fixing tree species–consequences for stream ecosystems
Biological invasions are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Forest
invasion by alien woody species can have cross‐ecosystem effects. This is especially …
invasion by alien woody species can have cross‐ecosystem effects. This is especially …
Fungal biodiversity mediates the effects of drying on freshwater ecosystem functioning
Investigating the influence of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning over environmental
gradients is needed to anticipate ecosystem responses to global change. However, our …
gradients is needed to anticipate ecosystem responses to global change. However, our …