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 ...

To investigate this, the team placed plant litter baskets of three different mesh sizes in seven sites across Israel, ranging from hyper-arid habitats with scarce rainfall (mean annual rainfall of ...

To investigate this, the team placed plant litter baskets of three different mesh sizes in seven sites across Israel, ranging from hyper-arid habitats with scarce rainfall (mean annual rainfall of ...

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

Many of the native insects and pollinators that have benefited from increased native plant gardens, wildflower meadows, and ...

Here is what you should never put in your compost bin or on a compost heap. 1. Egg shells. There are plenty of clever ways to ...

Poultry are in continuous contact with litter, so it is no surprise that when conditions are poor, birds will not perform to ...

Fall leaves’ spectacular show started, coloring woods and wetlands crimson, gold, auburn and sienna. As a grand finale, the crispy, spent foliage drifts to the ground leaving leaf litter – ...