Effects of a Dominant Species on the Functional Diversity of Coexisting Species in Temperate Deciduous Understorey.

The herb layer plays a significant role in maintaining forest functions, and its community composition is determined by various abiotic factors and biotic interactions. This study attempted to investigate the interspecific plant-plant biotic interactions using a functional traits approach. Specifically, the effects of a dominant species coverage on the functional diversity of coexisting species in the temperate forest understory were studied.

Soil Humus, Iron, Sulphate and Magnesium Content Affect Nectar Traits of Wild Garlic ( L.).

Recent studies revealed that from various ecological factors influencing nectar yield and quality of a plant, soil properties can be as important as microclimatic features. To date, few studies have investigated the relationship of soil characters to nectar traits of bee pollinated plants growing in natural associations. Our study intended to reveal which soil properties had the most powerful impact on nectar variables of wild garlic ( L.

Cerebrosides and Steroids from the Edible Mushroom with Antioxidant Potential.

The detailed chemical analysis of the methanol extract of (Pers.) P. Karst.