Essays about: "biotic feedback"

Found 3 essays containing the words biotic feedback.

1. 1. Plant-soil feedbacks in boreal tree species

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

   Author : Kailey Tentis; [2023]
   Keywords : plant-soil feedback; plant economic spectrum; biotic feedback; abiotic feedback; sterilization-inoculation experiment; conspecifics and heterospecifics;

   Abstract : Plant-soil feedback (PSF) is important for understanding how plants influence the composition and abundance of soil biota and nutrients and how this affects plant growth. The plant economic spectrum (PES) also plays a role. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of the interplay between fire frequency and grassland structure on tick abundances in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

   Author : Thilo Heinecke; [2020]
   Keywords : ticks; acari; pyrodiversity; grassland structure; fire ecology; fire frequency; grazing lawn;

   Abstract : Fire in ecology is a very variable factor and its effects are best described as a complex feedback system with other biotic and abiotic factors. These feedback systems need to be understood to enable generalized conclusions about the influence of fire regimes. READ MORE

4. 3. Biotiska faktorers inverkan på markstrukturen

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Sanna Krüger Persson; [2017]
   Keywords : markstruktur; näringsväv; feedback; markorganismer; aggregat;

   Abstract : Soil structure is a key factor in the functioning of soil, including its ability to support root growth. Soil structure influences the circulation of nutrients and affects the gas exchange, and acts as habitat for the soil organisms. READ MORE