Publications by authors named "J Den Ouden"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) and ectomycorrhizal (EcM) associations influence tree diversity across different latitudes, using data from over 2.8 million trees.
- AM trees were found to significantly contribute to reducing total tree diversity and turnover while enhancing nestedness at higher latitudes, contrasting with EcM trees that show less influence on compositional differences.
- Environmental factors, especially temperature and precipitation, were more closely related to the beta-diversity patterns of AM trees, emphasizing the role of AM associations in maintaining global forest biodiversity.
Article Synopsis
- Dead wood plays a critical role in carbon storage and provides habitats for various organisms as it decays, necessitating a better understanding of the factors influencing wood decomposition.
- The LOGLIFE experiment aims to explore how different wood traits and environmental conditions affect the decomposition process and the related diversity of microbial and invertebrate communities.
- Conducted in two contrasting forest sites in the Netherlands, LOGLIFE will collaborate with other researchers to improve forest management practices for enhanced carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
