Understanding the contents and stoichiometry of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) is vital to evaluate function processes a forest ecosystem. Overall, 18 sites in Shennongjia Forest from an altitude 800 3000 m were selected collect litterfall, humus, soil (0–20 20–40 cm) samples May, August, December. The spatio-temporal distribution C, N, P their quantified, underlying driving factors a...

Abstract Fungi that bind leaf litter into mats and produce white‐rot via degradation of lignin other aromatic compounds influence forest nutrient cycling soil fertility. Extent formed by basidiomycete fungi in Puerto Rico decreased response to disturbances—a simulated hurricane treatment executed canopy trimming debris addition 2014, a drought 2015, treefall, two hurricanes 10 days apart Septem...

Reduced precipitation and, consequently, low soil moisture are known to limit tree growth and function by affecting shoot foliage development, as well canopy-scale leaf area dynamics litterfall. Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) is considered one of the most drought-resistant forest species in southeastern U.S. could serve a pathway increase drought resistance forests region. Still, reduced...