Background It is well established that the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems depends on
biophysical and biogeochemical feedbacks occurring at the soil-plant-atmosphere (SPA) …

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

Abstract Knowledge of the soil organic carbon components and enzyme activities during
long‐term natural vegetation restoration is essential for managing the restoration of …

During the last three decades, the area dedicated to tree plantations in northeast of
Argentina has increased five-fold at the expense of the native semideciduous Atlantic Forest …

Understory plants have an important role in regulating various functions and processes in
forest ecosystems. However, the overall consequences of understory plant losses on soil …

When reforesting degraded lands, understory ferns can take root and cover the forest floor,
which can change the quality and quantity of litter added to soils. However, it is unclear how …

Intercropping is an important soil management practice for increasing orchard productivity
and land-use efficiency because it has beneficial effects on soil microbial communities and …

Brazil is the largest exporter and the second-largest beef producer in the world. The
country's biggest challenge has been to increase the production capacity of soils in an …

Microorganisms facilitate the recovery of previously degraded soils, such as degraded lands
experiencing vegetation restoration and understory expansion, through vital soil functions …

Understory vegetation plays a crucial role in mediating the natural development of forest
ecosystems. The removal of understory vegetation, as a common forest management …