An analysis of leaf litter breakdown in climatically diverse habitats shows that decomposition by larger invertebrates dominates in hot, dry regions and warmer seasons. Researchers have shown that ...

Effects of litter quality, fauna and environments on litter decomposition in forest ecosystems May 17, 2022 Study reveals crucial role of invertebrates as eco-custodians in global forest litter ...

Plant litter decomposition is a fundamental process in forest ecosystems, linking the above and belowground. Decomposition of forest plant litter has been studied mainly by using foliar litter, which ...

Add a comment + Open annotations. The current annotation count on this page is being calculated. Researchers have shown that larger insects such as woodlice and beetles play as much of a crucial role ...

Species‐rich forests can produce litter of varying carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) composition (i.e. quality), which can affect decomposition and play a central role in long‐term soil organic carbon (SOC) ...

Researchers have shown that larger insects such as woodlice and beetles play as much of a crucial role in leaf litter decomposition across different ...

Climate and litter quality are primary drivers of terrestrial decomposition and, based on evidence from multisite experiments at regional and global scales, are universally factored into global ...

Manganese (Mn) is a redox-active micronutrient that has been shown to accelerate plant litter decomposition; however, the effect of Mn-promoted decomposition on soil C storage is unclear. We present a ...

To summarise: in this nutrient-rich environment, all living plants associated with the litter thrive and photosynthesize.

Increasing litter inputs also cause a significant increase in SOC in the pine forest ... Our study provides strong evidence of microbial control over soil C decomposition and suggests the future ...