The OCBIL theory comprises a set of hypotheses to comprehend the biota of old, climatically
buffered, infertile landscapes (OCBILs). Here, we review evidence from the literature to …

Aims Determining which abiotic and biotic factors influence soil aggregate stability (MWD) in
tropical climates is often confounded by soil type. We aimed to better understand the …

Due to their central role in ecosystems functioning and their ability to rapidly respond to
environmental changes, soil microorganisms could potentially be used for monitoring …

Soil aggregate stability is viewed as a promising indicator of the restoration status in eroded
ecosystems, where the change in plant community composition through successional …

Context The biodiversity hotspot for conservation of New Caledonia has facing high levels of
forest fragmentation. Remnant forests are critical for biodiversity conservation and can help …

Tropical rainforests have been thought to have low prevalence and diversity of
ectomycorrhizal symbioses. However, to date, tropical regions have been poorly sampled for …

Aims Understanding how soil aggregate stability (MWD) is influenced by microbial diversity
and abundance can be crucial for ecological restoration in severely disturbed areas. We …

This chapter explores the main characteristics of New Caledonian plant biodiversity, and
provides a condensed picture of the major unique elements of its flora. We present the …

Some species-rich secondary forests in New Caledonia have a monodominant canopy.
Here we investigate growth and biomass allocation traits that might explain single-species' …

1. Overview on plant community ecology and plant-soil feedback. Plant communities are
dynamic biological entities. Their formation, decline and succession take place over a wide …