Global Ecology and Conservation,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
28, P. e01637 - e01637
Published: May 20, 2021
The
relationships
between
structural
complexity,
deadwood
abundance,
microhabitat
type
and
species-diversity
indicators
are
excellent
tools
to
monitor
biodiversity
in
forest
ecosystems.
In
spite
of
their
importance,
correlations
traits
Coleoptera
communities
Mediterranean
mountain
forests
have
only
rarely
been
investigated.
Consequently,
the
magnitude
direction
remain
poorly
understood.
this
study,
we
analyzed
whether
indices
saproxylic
non-saproxylic
beetle
could
be
influenced
by
stand
structure,
type,
abundance
two
protected
beech
located
central
southern
Apennines
(namely
Gran
Sasso
e
Monti
della
Laga
National
Park,
GSML,
Cilento,
Vallo
di
Diano
Alburni
CVDA).
Standard
measurements
quantitative
assessment
tree
microhabitats
were
carried
out.
Adult
beetles
collected
using
window
flight
traps
emergence
on
decaying
deadwood.
different
terms
both
traits.
A
two-block
partial
least
squares
analysis
2B-PLS
highlighted
differences
observed
that
positively
correlated
with
volume
coarse
woody
debris
presence
fungal
infections,
clefts
into
sapwood,
woodpecker
cavities,
while
more
dominant
found
under
denser
canopy
cover.
CVDA,
was
basal
area
crown
broken
microhabitats.
Our
results
point
toward
relevance
ecological
attributes
tracking
changes
specific
contexts.
these
stands,
which
main
management
strategies
primary
objective
conservation,
suggest
progressively
increase
diversity
dynamics,
as
well
debris.
iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 423 - 436
Published: June 18, 2018
Deadwood
is
a
substantial
component
of
forests
playing
central
role
in
many
ecosystem
processes.
It
provides
habitats
for
multitude
wood-dependent
organisms,
maintaining
the
health
and
reducing
effect
natural
disturbances.
recognized
as
an
indicator
local
species
diversity
contributes
to
global
carbon
pools
nutrient
cycles.
Despite
its
importance,
how
saproxylic
communities
respond
deadwood
dynamics
across
multiple
spatial
temporal
scales
still
not
clear.
With
present
review,
we
aim
summarize
effects
characteristics
on
composition
insects
fungi,
with
focus
European
forests.
We
also
discuss
influence
other
biotic
abiotic
components
that
indirectly
affect
these
by
altering
wood
continuity
variety.
Niche
differentiation
main
ecological
driver
presence
microhabitats
supports
differently
specialized
taxa.
The
assemblage
richness
within
forest
ecosystems
can
be
considered
indicators
climate-smart
forestry
trajectories.
This
aspect
deserves
regarded
major
target
sustainable
management
plans,
especially
mountain
areas,
where
conservation
threatened
promotion
biodiverse
are
priority.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 2399 - 2399
Published: Dec. 3, 2022
The
spatially
heterogeneous
distribution
of
soil
nutrients
is
ubiquitous
in
terrestrial
ecosystems
and
has
been
shown
to
promote
the
performance
plant
communities,
influence
species
coexistence,
alter
ecosystem
nutrient
dynamics.
Plants
interact
with
diverse
microbial
communities
that
lead
an
interdependent
relationship
(e.g.,
symbioses),
driving
community
productivity,
belowground
biodiversity,
functioning.
However,
potential
role
regulating
effect
heterogeneity
on
growth
little
studied.
Here,
we
highlight
ecological
importance
microorganisms
discuss
acquisition
mechanisms
soil.
We
also
examine
evolutionary
advantages
via
a
environment.
Lastly,
three-way
interaction
among
plants,
heterogeneity,
propose
areas
for
future
research
priorities.
By
clarifying
shaping
performance,
present
study
enhances
current
understanding
dynamics
context
patchily
distributed
nutrients.
Microbial Ecology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
85(2), P. 411 - 428
Published: Feb. 5, 2022
Abstract
Recently,
a
new
annotation
tool
“FungalTraits”
was
created
based
on
the
previous
FUNGuild
and
Fun
databases,
which
has
attracted
high
attention
in
scientific
community.
These
databases
were
widely
used
to
gain
more
information
from
fungal
sequencing
datasets
by
assigning
functional
traits.
More
than
1500
publications
so
far
employed
aim
of
this
study
is
compare
successful
database
with
recent
FungalTraits
database.
Quality
quantity
assignment
internal
transcribed
spacer
(ITS)–based
amplicon
dataset
sequence
variants
(ASVs)
addressed.
Sequencing
derived
leaves
needles
12
temperate
broadleaved
coniferous
tree
species.
We
found
that
assigned
traits
FUNGuild,
especially
coverage
saprotrophs,
plant
pathogens,
endophytes
higher
while
lichenized
fungi
revealed
similar
findings.
Moreover,
ASVs
each
species
better
all
available
as
well
saprotrophs
compared
particular
for
Assigned
ASV
richness
community
composition
diverse
after
analyses
FUNGuild.
both
showed
effect
environmental
factors
but
endophytes,
unidentical
patterns
significant
corresponding
obtained.
As
conclusion,
superior
quality
frequency
correlations
factors.
Forests,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 283 - 283
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
In
recent
years,
the
use
of
wood
has
gained
social
interest,
leading
to
a
global
increase
in
its
demand.
Yet,
this
demand
is
often
covered
by
production
woods
low
natural
durability
against
biological
deterioration.
The
main
agents
with
potential
attack
structural
integrity
are
wood-decay
fungi,
saproxylic
beetles,
termites,
and
marine
molluscs
crustaceans.
most
circumstances,
fungi
wood-deteriorating
agents.
To
cell
wall,
combine
complex
enzymatic
mechanism
non-enzymatic
mechanisms
based
on
low-molecular-weight
compounds.
some
cases,
larvae
beetles
can
also
digest
components,
causing
serious
deterioration
wooden
structures.
impact
subterranean
termites
Europe
concentrated
Southern
countries,
important
economic
losses.
However,
alien
invasive
species
voracious
expanding
their
presence
Europe.
Wooden
elements
permanent
contact
water
be
readily
deteriorated
mollusc
crustacean
borers,
for
which
current
preservatives
lack
efficacy.
defined
as
inherent
resistance
catastrophic
action
wood-destroying
organisms.
Besides
exposure
climate,
product
design
conditions,
key
prediction
service
life
products,
shortened
due
change.
major
properties
involved
related
composition
lignin
anatomy
xylem,
nutrient
availability,
amount
heartwood
extractives,
moisture-regulating
components
since
moisture
content
influences
establishment
wood-degrading
