Publications by authors named "Chris W Morse"
Article Synopsis
- Plant invasions, particularly by non-native species like Pinus contorta, can significantly alter soil biota and nutrient levels, impacting future plant communities.
- Removal of such invasives can have lasting effects, with changes in soil conditions continuing to influence ecosystem dynamics even after the invasive is gone.
- Specifically, Pinus contorta enhanced ectomycorrhizal connections and soil nutrient cycling, which favored the growth of certain non-native plants after its removal, revealing the complex interactions in belowground ecosystems that need more attention in studies of plant community recovery.
