Functional leaf traits and biodiversity effects on litter decomposition in a stream

Ecology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 90 (6) ◽  
pp. 1641-1649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markus H. Schindler ◽  
Mark O. Gessner
Keyword(s):  
Litter Decomposition ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Biodiversity Effects

Growth, leaf traits and litter decomposition of roadside hybrid aspen (Populus tremula L.×P. tremuloides Michx.) clones

2011 ◽  
Vol 159 (7) ◽  
pp. 1823-1830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvi Nikula ◽  
Sirkku Manninen ◽  
Elina Vapaavuori ◽  
Pertti Pulkkinen
Keyword(s):  
Litter Decomposition ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Populus Tremula ◽  
Hybrid Aspen

Trends in leaf traits, litter dynamics and associated nutrient cycling along a secondary successional chronosequence of semi-evergreen tropical forest in South-Eastern Mexico

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 364-377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarai Sánchez-Silva ◽  
Bernardus H.J. De Jong ◽  
Deb R. Aryal ◽  
Esperanza Huerta-Lwanga ◽  
Jorge Mendoza-Vega
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Cycling ◽  
Tropical Forest ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Litter Decomposition ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Litter Production ◽  
Secondary Forests ◽  
Decomposition Rates ◽  
Mature Forest ◽  
N Concentration

Abstract:Trends in structural and chemical leaf traits along a chronosequence of semi-evergreen tropical forest and their correlation with litter production and decomposition and associated carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) fluxes were assessed. Leaves of 15 dominant species in each plot were collected to measure leaf area, specific leaf area (SLA), C and N concentration and C:N ratio. Litterfall was measured and litter decomposition experiments were set up in 16 experimental plots in a chronosequence of secondary and mature forest. All five leaf traits combined discriminated the secondary forests from mature forest. SLA, N and C:N were significantly correlated to litter decomposition rates. Litter decomposition was significantly slower in mature forest compared with secondary forests. The N concentration of litter was lowest during the dry season, when litterfall was highest. N concentration in fresh leaves was higher than in litter, indicating that N is re-absorbed before leaf abscission. Leaf dynamics and associated nutrient cycling differ significantly between secondary forests and mature forest. Ecosystem-level leaf structural and chemical traits are good predictors of the stage of the forest and explain well the differences in decomposition rates between secondary and primary forests.

Combined effects of freshwater salinization and leaf traits on litter decomposition

Hydrobiologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 847 (16) ◽  
pp. 3427-3435
Author(s):  
Edivan S. Almeida Júnior ◽  
Aingeru Martínez ◽  
Ana Lúcia Gonçalves ◽  
Cristina Canhoto
Keyword(s):  
Litter Decomposition ◽  
Leaf Traits ◽  
Combined Effects ◽  
Freshwater Salinization
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