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Trees link to ecosystem services? Role of biodiversity in wood and litter decomposition. Upper Mekong

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Biodiversity has been shown to affect ecosystem function, especially over larger temporal ans spatial scales. However, the role of biodiversity in decomposition is not well understood. We have been monitoring the rate of leaf litter and wood decomposition across a multi functional landscape in Mengsong, where we have detailed data on the distribution biodiversity.
    Publication year

    2022

    Authors

    Harrison, R.D.

    Language

    English

    Keywords

    biodiversity, wood composition, diversification, soil fertility

    Geographic

    China

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