Effects of mixed tree species on springtails (Collembola) increase under reduced water availability
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Bibliographic record
Abstract
Abstract Soil fauna are crucial for nutrient cycling and promoting plant growth. Plant species mixtures can enhance soil biodiversity and ecosystem functions, but their effects on soil fauna under changing water availability remain poorly understood. To address this gap, we combined a field experiment with a meta-analysis to examine how plant species mixtures influence springtail communities under varying water availability. In a field experiment in Ontario, Canada, we assessed springtail abundance, species richness, Simpson’s diversity index, and community composition in pure and mixed stands of trembling aspen ( Populus tremuloides ) and jack pine ( Pinus banksiana ) under ambient, reduced (− 25%), and increased (+ 25%) throughfall in young boreal forest. Tree mixtures enhanced springtail abundance and increased Simpson’s diversity index from − 8.3% under ambient water to + 12.3% under reduced water. Springtail community compositions varied significantly among stand types, with shifts in community composition strongly correlated with fine-root biomass and soil water content. A meta-analysis revealed the effects of plant mixtures on springtail abundance were more positive in sites with less precipitation. On the basis of these results, converting plant mixtures to monocultures will significantly decrease springtail abundance and diversity in areas with less water.
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Codex and Gemma teacher scores by category
| Category | Codex | Gemma |
|---|---|---|
| Metaresearch | 0.002 | 0.001 |
| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Open science | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.001 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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