Macroinvertebrate identity mediates the effects of litter quality and microbial conditioning on leaf litter recycling in temperate streams
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.3790
Abstract: Abstract Plant litter decomposition is an essential ecosystem function that contributes to carbon and nutrient cycling in streams. Aquatic shredders, mainly macroinvertebrates, can affect this process in various ways; they consume leaf litter, breaking it… read more here.
Keywords: leaf litter; quality; litter; process ... See more keywords
Mangrove Encroachment Alters Decomposition Rate in Saltmarsh Through Changes in Litter Quality
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DOI: 10.1007/s10021-020-00554-z
Abstract: Global climate change is driving the expansion of mangroves into saltmarsh habitat, which may alter the rate and magnitude of organic matter decomposition and nutrient cycling due to differences in the structural complexity, litter quality,… read more here.
Keywords: mangrove encroachment; rate; decomposition; litter quality ... See more keywords
Biochemical determinants of litter quality in 15 species of Sphagnum
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-018-3579-8
Abstract: Background and aimsSphagnum mosses are ecosystem engineers that create and maintain boreal peatlands. With unique biochemistry, waterlogging and acidifying capacities, they build up meters-thick layers of peat, reducing competition and impeding decomposition. We quantify within-genus… read more here.
Keywords: quality; quality species; species sphagnum; biochemical determinants ... See more keywords
Effects of litter quality and quantity on chemical changes during eucalyptus litter decomposition in subtropical Australia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-019-04162-2
Abstract: Litter inputs are closely related to both forest productivity and nutrient cycling under climate change and local management. This study investigated the effect of litter inputs on litter decomposition, changes in litter chemistry and nitrogen… read more here.
Keywords: litter decomposition; chemistry; chemical; decomposition ... See more keywords
Genetic parameters and selection strategies for female fertility and litter quality traits in organic weaner production systems with closed breeding systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2018.09.004
Abstract: Abstract The increase of litter sizes in conventional weaner production systems in the past 30 years is associated with decreasing piglet birth weights, and in further consequence, with increasing piglet mortality. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: quality traits; quality; weaner production; production systems ... See more keywords
Microclimate exerts greater control over litter decomposition and enzyme activity than litter quality in an alpine forest-tundra ecotone
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-33186-4
Abstract: Plant litter decomposition is an important biogeochemical process in terrestrial ecosystems. Although climate and substrate quality controls over litter decomposition are reasonably well understood, their impacts on lignocellulose degradation and lignocellulolytic enzymes remain elusive. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: litter decomposition; alpine forest; enzyme; decomposition ... See more keywords
Ammonia concentrations, litter quality, performance and some welfare parameters of broilers kept on different bedding materials
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DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2022.2106775
Abstract: ABSTRACT 1. Litter quality has been related to broiler performance, behaviour, welfare, dust and ammonia (NH3) emissions. Drier litter leads to a reduction in NH3 emissions and reduces the formation of foot- and hock lesions.… read more here.
Keywords: quality; concentrations litter; different bedding; litter quality ... See more keywords
Changes in rainfall level and litter stoichiometry affect aquatic community and ecosystem processes in bromeliad phytotelmata
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DOI: 10.1111/fwb.13310
Abstract: Both N deposition and changes in precipitation amount are important components of global change and affect aquatic ecosystem functioning by altering the detrital quality and detrital processing rates by macroinvertebrates and microorganisms. Changes in precipitation… read more here.
Keywords: changes precipitation; ecosystem; litter quality; quality ... See more keywords
Effect of low protein diets supplemented with free amino acids on growth performance, slaughter yield, litter quality, and footpad lesions of male broilers
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez229
Abstract: ABSTRACT A study with 884 Ross 308 male broilers, housed in 68 floor pens (0.75 m2) from 0 to 35 days of age was conducted to evaluate the effects of low crude protein (CP) diets,… read more here.
Keywords: broilers fed; footpad lesions; feeding program; performance ... See more keywords
Epichloë Fungal Endophytes Have More Host-Dependent Effects on the Soil Microenvironment than on the Initial Litter Quality
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8030237
Abstract: Fungal endophytes have been extensively found in most terrestrial plants. This type of plant–microorganism symbiosis generates many benefits for plant growth by promoting nutrient availability, uptake, and resistance to environmental disease or stress. Recent studies… read more here.
Keywords: litter quality; fungal endophytes; soil microenvironment; plant ... See more keywords
Linkages among Soil Properties and Litter Quality in Agroforestry Systems of Southeastern Brazil
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DOI: 10.3390/su12229752
Abstract: Agroforestry systems have been promoted as a solution to address trade-offs between environmental conservation efforts and the need for increased agricultural productivity on smallholder farms in Brazil. However, the impact of land use change from… read more here.
Keywords: soil; soil properties; agroforestry systems; litter quality ... See more keywords