Effects of different mobilities of leaf and woody litters on litter carbon dynamics in arid ecosystems in Western Australia

Carbon Storage in a Eucalyptus Plantation Chronosequence in Southern China

“…In forests, litter is an important source of matter and energy in the soil, where it plays significant roles in carbon dynamics [15][16][17]. The quantity and quality of litter determine patterns of soil organic carbon accumulation [17]; litter decomposition affects nutrient circulation, and thus has direct and indirect effects on plant growth rates and the ecosystem carbon pool [15,16].…”

“…The quantity and quality of litter determine patterns of soil organic carbon accumulation [17]; litter decomposition affects nutrient circulation, and thus has direct and indirect effects on plant growth rates and the ecosystem carbon pool [15,16].…”

The pioneer effect advantage in plant invasions: site priming of native grasslands by invasive grasses

“…Litter also can move from invaded areas to uninvaded areas, typically via water and wind (Shen et al 2011, Throop andBelnap 2019). While few studies have quantified litter movement in grasslands, 40% to 80% of the annual litter of arid savannas has been shown to move across the landscape from the area where it grew (Kumada et al 2009). Litter and seeds also can be moved in animal guts after consumption, potentially a substantial contributor to material movement (Sullivan et al 2016).…”