Publications by authors named "Alain Senghor K Ngute"
Article Synopsis
- Herbivorous insects significantly impact nutrient cycling in forests, with tropical forests experiencing more nutrient release from these insects compared to temperate and boreal forests.
- The study utilized a global network of 74 plots in mature forests to analyze various leaf compositions and nutrient fluxes influenced by insect herbivory.
- Results indicate that increasing temperatures can enhance these interactions, thus influencing global biogeochemical cycles and altering ecosystem dynamics in broadleaved forests.
Glob Chang Biol
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- New research indicates that lianas (woody vines) are competing with trees in disturbed forests, threatening the recovery processes and the global carbon sink.
- The study analyzed data from 651 vegetation samples globally and found that lianas thrive better than trees in disturbed areas with warmer temperatures, lower rainfall, and tropical lowland conditions.
- High liana competition can hinder forest recovery for decades under specific climatic conditions, highlighting the need for targeted restoration strategies in tropical forests to mitigate potential impacts on carbon storage.
