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View article: Elevational distribution patterns of bryophytes in Eastern China - A comprehensive species-trait dataset
Elevational distribution patterns of bryophytes in Eastern China - A comprehensive species-trait dataset Open
Climate change significantly affects the dynamics of mountain ecosystems, impacting not only species distributions but also their phenological characteristics. Nevertheless, our comprehension of the effects of climate change on biodiversit…
View article: Monitoring Mangrove Phenology Based on Gap Filling and Spatiotemporal Fusion: An Optimized Mangrove Phenology Extraction Approach (OMPEA)
Monitoring Mangrove Phenology Based on Gap Filling and Spatiotemporal Fusion: An Optimized Mangrove Phenology Extraction Approach (OMPEA) Open
Monitoring mangrove phenology requires frequent, high-resolution remote sensing data, yet satellite imagery often suffers from coarse resolution and cloud interference. Traditional methods, such as denoising and spatiotemporal fusion, face…
View article: Spatial Layout and Driving Factors of Forest Therapy Bases in Fujian Province, Southern China
Spatial Layout and Driving Factors of Forest Therapy Bases in Fujian Province, Southern China Open
In recent years, as civilization and human society have progressed, the potential and innovative capacity of various sectors of forest therapy have increasingly been recognized. However, the landscape of forest therapy is characterized by …
View article: What controls forest litter decomposition? A coordinated distributed teabag experiment across ten mountains
What controls forest litter decomposition? A coordinated distributed teabag experiment across ten mountains Open
Litter decomposition in mountainous forest ecosystems is an essential process that affects carbon and nutrient cycling. However, the contribution of litter decomposition to terrestrial ecosystems is difficult to estimate accurately because…
View article: Anthropogenic Disturbances Influenced the Island Effect on Both Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Diversity on Subtropical Islands, Pingtan, China
Anthropogenic Disturbances Influenced the Island Effect on Both Taxonomic and Phylogenetic Diversity on Subtropical Islands, Pingtan, China Open
The investigation of taxonomic diversity within island plant communities stands as a central focus in the field of island biogeography. Phylogenetic diversity is crucial for unraveling the evolutionary history, ecological functions, and sp…
View article: Soil Environments Regulate Dominant Soil Fungal Communities along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests
Soil Environments Regulate Dominant Soil Fungal Communities along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests Open
Soil fungal communities play a critical role in the promotion of nutrient cycling and the stabilization of ecosystem functions in subtropical forests. Yet, clarifying the relationships between soil fungal diversity and microclimate variabi…
View article: What controls forest litter decomposition? A coordinated, distributed teabag experiment across 10 mountains
What controls forest litter decomposition? A coordinated, distributed teabag experiment across 10 mountains Open
Forest litter decomposition is considered as an essential ecosystem process affecting carbon and nutrient cycling in mountains. However, there exists high uncertainty in accurately estimating the contribution of litter decomposition to ter…
View article: Dominant Tree Species and Their Age Groups Drive Forest Carbon Storage in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China
Dominant Tree Species and Their Age Groups Drive Forest Carbon Storage in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China Open
Evaluating the carbon storage of forests and identifying the factors that influence it are essential in working towards the “dual carbon” goal. This assessment will facilitate research on carbon neutrality and promote regional ecological p…
View article: Temporal Dynamics of Negative Air Ion Concentrations in Nanjing Tulou Scenic Area
Temporal Dynamics of Negative Air Ion Concentrations in Nanjing Tulou Scenic Area Open
Negative air ions (NAIs) are crucial for assessing the impact of forests on wellbeing and enhancing the physical and mental health of individuals. They serve as pivotal indicators for assessing air quality. Comprehensive research into the …
View article: Adaptation Strategies of Seedling Root Response to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Addition
Adaptation Strategies of Seedling Root Response to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Addition Open
The escalation of global nitrogen deposition levels has heightened the inhibitory impact of phosphorus limitation on plant growth in subtropical forests. Plant roots area particularly sensitive tissue to nitrogen and phosphorus elements. C…
View article: Relative position of seeds driven the seedling growth are mediated by root–leaf traits
Relative position of seeds driven the seedling growth are mediated by root–leaf traits Open
Variations in plant traits are indicative of plant adaptations to forest environments, and studying their relationships with tree growth provides valuable insights into forest regeneration. The spatial arrangement of plant seeds within the…
View article: Soil Phosphorus Availability Controls Deterministic and Stochastic Processes of Soil Microbial Community along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests
Soil Phosphorus Availability Controls Deterministic and Stochastic Processes of Soil Microbial Community along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests Open
Revealing the assembly mechanisms of the soil microbial community, which is crucial to comprehend microbial biodiversity, is a central focus in ecology. The distribution patterns of microbial elevational diversity have been extensively stu…
View article: Tree seedling growth allocation of Castanopsis kawakamii is determined by seed-relative positions
Tree seedling growth allocation of Castanopsis kawakamii is determined by seed-relative positions Open
Plants allocate growth to different organs as a strategy to obtain limiting resources in different environments. Tree seeds that fall from a mother tree settle on, within, or below the forest floor and litter layer, and their relative posi…
View article: Microclimate along an elevational gradient controls foliar litter cellulose and lignin degradation in a subtropical forest
Microclimate along an elevational gradient controls foliar litter cellulose and lignin degradation in a subtropical forest Open
Cellulose and lignin are the principal constituents of plant litter, and their degradation plays an important role in the maintaining the soil carbon balance in terrestrial ecosystems. Yet, our knowledge of the responses of litter mass los…
View article: Canopy Gaps Control Litter Decomposition and Nutrient Release in Subtropical Forests
Canopy Gaps Control Litter Decomposition and Nutrient Release in Subtropical Forests Open
The formation of a canopy gap results in changes to the microenvironment which, in turn, affect litter decomposition and nutrient release. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects in differently sized gaps and non-gaps remain poorl…
View article: The Lagging Effect of Precipitation on NAIs Concentrations on Rainy Days in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China
The Lagging Effect of Precipitation on NAIs Concentrations on Rainy Days in Wuyi Mountain National Park, China Open
Precipitation (PRE) is an essential factor that affects the negative air ions (NAIs) concentrations. However, the mechanism of NAIs concentrations and their influencing factors on rainy and non-rainy days remains unclear. Here, we used hou…
View article: Canopy gaps control litter decomposition and nutrient release in subtropical forests
Canopy gaps control litter decomposition and nutrient release in subtropical forests Open
Aims Forest litter plays a critical role in the nutrient cycle of forest ecosystems, and the changes in the microenvironment brought about by the formation of a canopy gap affect litter decomposition and nutrient release. However, the path…
View article: Environmental heterogeneity determines beta diversity and species turnover for woody plants along an elevation gradient in subtropical forests of China
Environmental heterogeneity determines beta diversity and species turnover for woody plants along an elevation gradient in subtropical forests of China Open
To understand how diversity change with environmental gradients is a fundamental aim for clarifying biodiversity pattern and underlying mechanisms. Here, we studied the characteristics of beta diversity and its partitioning components for …
View article: Effects of Regulated Deficit Irrigation on Yield and Quality of Isatis indigotica in a Cold and Arid Environment
Effects of Regulated Deficit Irrigation on Yield and Quality of Isatis indigotica in a Cold and Arid Environment Open
Although regulated deficit irrigation may improve crop yields, little research has been conducted on the effects of water deficits on Isatis indigotica, a popular herbal medicine. Field experiments were conducted in 2016 and 2017 to study …
View article: C:N:P Stoichiometry of Plant, Litter and Soil along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests of China
C:N:P Stoichiometry of Plant, Litter and Soil along an Elevational Gradient in Subtropical Forests of China Open
The internal correlation of plant, litter and soil stoichiometric characteristics and their responses to the environment are helpful for revealing nutrient cycling mechanisms. However, few studies have assessed the nutrient relationship be…
View article: Different Time Scale Distribution of Negative Air Ions Concentrations in Mount Wuyi National Park
Different Time Scale Distribution of Negative Air Ions Concentrations in Mount Wuyi National Park Open
The concentration of negative air ions (NAIs) is an important indicator of air quality. Here, we analyzed the distribution patterns of negative air ion (NAI) concentrations at different time scales using statistical methods; then described…
View article: Taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of plants in a <i>Castanopsis kawakamii</i>natural forest
Taxonomic and phylogenetic diversity of plants in a <i>Castanopsis kawakamii</i>natural forest Open
群落的物种多样性与系统发育多样性有助于揭示林下生物多样性的形成及维持机制。本文以格氏栲(Castanopsis kawakamii) 天然林为研究对象, 通过Pearson相关性分析与广义线性模型探讨了林窗内物种多样性与系统发育多样性间的相互关系及其 环境影响因素。结果表明: (1)大林窗(面积 > 200 m 2 )植物种类及多度均高于中林窗(50 m 2 ≤ 面积 < 100 m 2 )、小林窗(30 m 2 ≤ 面积 < 50 m 2 )和非林窗(面积 = 100 m…
View article: The Spatial Variability of Soil Physical Properties of Different Sized-gap in a Subtropical Forest, China
The Spatial Variability of Soil Physical Properties of Different Sized-gap in a Subtropical Forest, China Open
Gap areas create heterogeneity in the spatial environment, which is important to plant regeneration and diversity. Soil physical properties (SPP) are factors that affect plant growth. This study aims to assess the spatial variability of SP…
View article: An Assessment of Stumpage Price and the Price Index of Chinese Fir Timber Forests in Southern China Using a Hedonic Price Model
An Assessment of Stumpage Price and the Price Index of Chinese Fir Timber Forests in Southern China Using a Hedonic Price Model Open
Research Highlights: Stumpage price is the most important factor affecting the value of forests. Therefore, an understanding of the factors affecting stumpage prices and trends is critical for effective forest management. Background and Ob…
View article: Classification and Ordination of the Pinus taiwanensis forest on Daiyun Mountain, Fujian Province, China
Classification and Ordination of the Pinus taiwanensis forest on Daiyun Mountain, Fujian Province, China Open
Daiyun Mountain plays a fundamental role in maintaining stability of subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest in China. To explore the distribution of vegetation on Daiyun Mountain, two-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) method was…
View article: Response of Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters of Castanopsis kawakamii Seedlings to Forest Gaps
Response of Photosynthesis and Chlorophyll Fluorescence Parameters of Castanopsis kawakamii Seedlings to Forest Gaps Open
Light is a major environmental factor limiting the growth and survival of plants. The heterogeneity of the light environment after gap formation in forest influences the leaf chlorophyll contents, net photosynthetic rate (Pn), and chloroph…