Publications by authors named "Jia-Fu Wu"
Environ Pollut
October 2017
Article Synopsis
- Increasing atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition from pollution and land-use changes is negatively impacting biogeochemical cycles, particularly affecting vulnerable epiphytic bryophytes in subtropical montane cloud forests.
- A 2-year field experiment revealed that N additions at levels of 7.4 kg/ha/year led to significant declines in bryophyte cover, biomass, and photosynthesis, suggesting a critical load (CL) of around 18 kg N/ha/year for these species.
- The decline is attributed to disrupted cellular carbon metabolism, including inhibited photosynthesis and nutrient leakage, pointing to the detrimental effects of N pollution on bryophyte communities and overall ecosystem health.
