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Neighbourhood Diversity Effects on Tree Growth Shift Over Time in a Long- Term Forest Biodiversity Experiment

Tree species richness–productivity relationships (SPRs) at community level are generally positive but can weaken at individual levels due to increased competition. Using 12 years of g...

In Paper, Jun 16, 2026

Tree growth phenology shifts in response to trait-based neighbourhood effects in a large subtropical forest biodiversity experiment

Seasonal dynamics of tree growth, specifically intra-annual variation in growth timing and rates, are critical for forest carbon sequestration. However, the mechanisms by which neig...

In Paper, Jun 15, 2026

Tree diversity reduces the temperature sensitivity of soil carbon release

The temperature sensitivity of soil carbon release (Q10, the factor by which decomposition rates change with a 10°C increase) is a key determinant of terrestrial carbon–climate feed...

In Paper, May 15, 2026

Effects of subtropical forest tree species richness on soil mite biodiversity and soil quality

Anthropogenic disturbances threaten forest biodiversity and the ecosystem functions sustained by multitrophic interactions. Understanding how biodiversity loss alters the balance betw...

In Paper, May 14, 2026

Ecological insights from three decades of forest biodiversity experiments

Forest biodiversity experiments test how species diversity affects forest ecosystem functioning, typically in terms of forest productivity. In this Review, we discuss key findings fro...

In Paper, Jan 18, 2026

Asynchrony and functional diversity couple herbivore community dynamics to host plant diversity

Biodiversity loss is widely recognized as a major threat to ecosystem functioning, yet how diversity–stability relationships propagate across trophic levels remains poorly understood....

In Paper, Jan 15, 2026

Tree species richness drives multiple facets of bee diversity via understorey microenvironment

Wild bees are widely distributed and effective pollinators, yet they face significant threats such as degradation of forests. Forest restoration has been advocated as a strategy to ...

In Paper, Jan 05, 2026

Tree mycorrhizal association types shape oribatid mite communities in a subtropical forest

Forest management prioritizes sustaining primary productivity and conserving biodiversity, with its processes profoundly influenced by tree mycorrhizal associations and their interact...

In Paper, Dec 12, 2025

Intraspecific and intraindividual trait variability decrease with tree richness in a subtropical tree biodiversity experiment

Phenotypic variability within tree species responds to local tree species richness. However, we lack evidence on how different sources of trait variation shape tree-tree interactions....

In Paper, Dec 11, 2025

Forest biodiversity increases productivity via complementarity from greater canopy structural complexity

Forests with a large diversity of tree species produce more aboveground biomass because different types of trees can more effectively share the canopy space. And these positive effect...

In Paper, Oct 05, 2025

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