Publications by authors named "Odile T Bruggisser"
Studies on biodiversity-ecosystem functioning (BEF) in highly controlled experiments often yield results incompatible with observations from natural systems: experimental results often reveal positive relationships between diversity and productivity, while for natural systems, zero or even negative relationships have been reported. The discrepancy may arise due to a limited or closed local species pool in experiments, while natural systems in meta-community contexts experience dynamic processes, i.e.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF1. Understanding the environmental factors that structure biodiversity and food webs among communities is central to assess and mitigate the impact of landscape changes. 2.
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- Wildflower strips enhance crop pest control and insect diversity, but slugs negatively impact vegetation in these areas.
- Manipulating herbivore and predator populations along with plant diversity revealed that higher plant diversity correlates with reduced slug abundance, especially of the agricultural pest Arion lusitanicus.
- The study indicates that while plant diversity can mitigate herbivore effects, specific plant species also significantly influence mollusk communities, suggesting that both biodiversity and plant identity play crucial roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems.