Allelopathy is an important ecological phenomenon influencing ecosystem dynamics.
Currently, it has gained attention due to the potential applications of allelochemicals in …

Drought is well known to have strong effects on the composition and activity of soil microbial
communities, and may be determined by drought history and drought duration, but the …

The overgrazing and overutilization of pastures can lead to serious degradation that can be
restored through proper management practices. However, little is known about the dynamic …

Plant growth can be affected by soil bacteria. In turn, plants are known to influence soil
bacteria through rhizodeposits and changes in abiotic conditions. We aimed to quantify the …

Coastal wetlands are undergoing substantial transformations globally as a result of
increased human activities. However, compared to other ecosystems, diversity and …

Land use and climate change alter biodiversity patterns and ecosystem functioning
worldwide. Land abandonment with consequent shrub encroachment and changes in …

Climate change and associated environmental alterations affect plant communities,
potentially decoupling links between plants and their associated soil microbial communities …

Mining activities generate loss of environmental and landscape quality, especially in arid
and semiarid Mediterranean regions. A precondition for ecosystem reclamation in such …

Facilitation by nurse plants is a key process involved in the organization of plant
communities and maintenance of biodiversity, particularly in harsh environments. Nurse …

The stress‐gradient hypothesis predicts a higher frequency of facilitative interactions as
resource limitation increases. Under severe resource limitation, it has been suggested that …