Interrelationships among litter chemistry, plant species diversity, and litter decomposition in tropical stream environments: a review
Raiane S. Rabelo,
Guilherme Sena,
José F. Gonçalves
Abstract:Factors that may accelerate decomposition are important for ecosystem functioning since plant litter decomposition is essential for carbon and nutrient cycling, but it is a generally slow process, which can take weeks up to years. In this context, studies have demonstrated that the chemical characteristics of litter mixtures can accelerate decomposition through several mechanisms. Tropical riparian forests are known for their high diversity of tree species, which leads to a wide array of litter types in tropic… Show more
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