Decomposition of Herbivore-Damaged Leaves of Understory Species Growing in Oak and Pine Stands
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DOI: 10.3390/f12030304
Abstract: Leaves are the largest component of forest litter. Their decomposition rate depends mainly on plant species, leaf chemical composition, microorganism biodiversity, and habitat conditions. It is known that herbivory by insects can modify the chemical… read more here.
Keywords: oak pine; pine stands; litter; decomposition ... See more keywords