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Alexandra Erfmeier
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0345-55-26230
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SP11e The interplay of herbaceous and woody species richness: impacts on invasibility and productivity in subtropical forests
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MultiTroph Trophic interactions across tree regeneration stages
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FOR891_sp11e invasibility: SP11e The interplay of herbaceous and woody species richness: impacts on inv...
Description:
This subproject studies the interactions between tree layer diversity, herb layer diversity and
invasibility in subtropical China. In the first phase of BEF China we focused on characteristics
of the herb layer (1) as response variable to tree l...
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14
People:
6
Datasets:
22
Proposals:
6
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0
Created at:
2011-04-01
Updated at:
2019-12-17
MultiTroph SP5: MultiTroph Trophic interactions across tree regeneration stages
Description:
SP5 addresses key questions at the bridge of functional biodiversity, population and community ecology research in forests by combining information from observational and experimental approaches. Objectives are related to mechanisms of woody recru...
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60
People:
4
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0
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0
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0
Created at:
2024-02-29
Updated at:
2024-02-29
MultiTroph: MultiTroph: All Subprojects
Description:
MultiTroph is a multi-disciplinary project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) that started in October 2022 and will end in October 2026. The overall objective of MultiTroph is to identify mechanisms underlying the relationships of biod...
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54
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32
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0
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0
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0
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2024-02-29
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2024-03-12
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CSPs: Herb layer characterization of the central plot in the CSPs
Abstract:
Characterization of the biotic and abiotic conditions give an insight into the structure of the habitat. The presence of dead wood or open soil can act as an indicator for disturbance as well as heterogenity. Therefore this data are indispensable...
Id:
184
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
1
Created at:
2012-02-27
Updated at:
2016-03-03
CSPs: Herb layer plant biomass in the CSPs, separated into functional groups (2008)
Abstract:
Biomass is a proxy for assessing herb layer productivity. In contrast to most traits it is easy practicable and therefore feasible repeatedly. Since the proportion of functional groups is informative for community structure biomass was harvested s...
Id:
185
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
1
Created at:
2012-02-27
Updated at:
2016-03-03
CSPs: Herb layer composition and abundance in the central plot of the CSPs
Abstract:
We performed an extensive vegetation survey of the central plots of each CSP in GNNR in 2008. Herb layer communities can serve as ecosystem functioning variable, which is of importance for all community and ecosystem-based statements. We made a de...
Id:
186
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
3
Attachments:
2
Created at:
2012-02-27
Updated at:
2016-03-03
CSPs: Herb and fern species traits occuring in the CSPs
Abstract:
Traits are indispensable to quantify the functional diversity of plots and to explore the existence of functional groups. Furthermore, functional diversity, in addition to species richness, can be used as alternative explanatory variable for biodi...
Id:
187
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
1
Created at:
2012-02-27
Updated at:
2016-03-03
BEFmod: Herb layer composition within the integrated BEFmod experiment (C, P, NW) - Site B
Abstract:
In forests, the herbaceous understory vegetation plays an important role for ecosystem functioning as it represents a significant component of total aboveground productivity. In addition, the herb layer contributes to overall forest species richne...
Id:
558
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2016-12-09
Updated at:
2017-04-07
Data for Schuldt et al. 2015 "Multitrophic diversity in a biodiverse forest is highly nonlinear across spatial scales" (Nature Communitcations)
Abstract:
This dataset accompanies the paper by Schuldt et al. "Diversity relations across trophic levels change with spatial scale in a biodiverse forest"
Id:
479
People:
5
Projects:
1
Version:
3
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2015-03-30
Updated at:
2015-11-13
BEFmod: Herb layer composition within the integrated BEFmod experiment (C, P, NW) - Site A
Abstract:
In forests, the herbaceous understory vegetation plays an important role for ecosystem functioning as it represents a significant component of total aboveground productivity. In addition, the herb layer contributes to overall forest species richne...
Id:
497
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
2
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2016-03-17
Updated at:
2017-04-07
Pilot experiment: tree - herb interactions and invasibility of exotic species
Abstract:
Exotic species are assumed to alter ecosystem functioning. However, little is known of the relationships within vertically structured plant communities such as forests, where tree saplings interact with herbaceous species, especially in the early ...
Id:
429
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
3
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-16
Updated at:
2015-03-31
Main Experiment: Site A - Herb layer community functional traits
Abstract:
The BEF- China experiment provides the opportunity to study the effects of tree layer diversity and composition on herb layer species richness, composition and invasibility in subtropical China.
SP 11 studied the interaction between tree layer d...
Id:
430
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
2
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-16
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Seed addition experiment Site A (VIPs) – abiotic predictor variables
Abstract:
While diversity-invasibility relationships have often been addressed in experimental grassland communities, experimental approaches in forests are less common, especially in species-rich subtropical regions. Forest ecosystems feature higher comple...
Id:
434
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-18
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Seed addition experiment Site A (VIPs) - biomass data
Abstract:
While diversity-invasibility relationships have often been addressed in experimental grassland communities, experimental approaches in forests are less common, especially in species-rich subtropical regions. Forest ecosystems feature higher comple...
Id:
433
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
2
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-18
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Seed addition experiment Site A (VIPs) – repeated monitoring
Abstract:
While diversity-invasibility relationships have often been addressed in experimental grassland communities, experimental approaches in forests are less common, especially in species-rich subtropical regions. Forest ecosystems feature higher comple...
Id:
435
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
3
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-18
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Seed addition experiment Site A (VIPs) – Tree heights
Abstract:
While diversity-invasibility relationships have often been addressed in experimental grassland communities, experimental approaches in forests are less common, especially in species-rich subtropical regions. Forest ecosystems feature higher comple...
Id:
436
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-18
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main experiment Site A: initial monitoring herb layer
Abstract:
Using observations and experimental approach, SP 11 investigated the impact of tree species richness on herb layer assembly and invasibility and quantified feedback effects of herb layer on growth and survival of trees. In a monitoring approach, s...
Id:
437
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
2
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-19
Updated at:
2015-02-04
Main Experiment: Removal experiment - harvest response variables 2012 (VIPs)
Abstract:
SP 11 studied the interaction between tree layer diversity and herb layer diversity in highly diverse subtropical forests. Apart from species richness alone, a high functional diversity of resident communities influences ecosystem functioning. Eff...
Id:
438
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
5
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-20
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Removal experiment – predictor variables
Abstract:
SP 11 studied the interaction between tree layer diversity and herb layer diversity in highly diverse subtropical forests. Apart from species richness alone, a high functional diversity of resident communities influences ecosystem functioning. Eff...
Id:
439
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
2
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2013-10-20
Updated at:
2016-03-03
Main Experiment: Seedling addition experiment - growth and biomass data
Abstract:
While coexistence in plant communities is frequently explained by effects of resource niche partitioning, the Janzen-Connell (J-C) hypothesis is an alternative approach that has been assumed as a major ecological mechanism explaining high species ...
Id:
577
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-03-31
Updated at:
2019-03-30
BEFmod: Herb layer biomass and nutrient status within the integrated BEFmod experiment - Site A
Abstract:
In forests, the herbaceous understory vegetation plays an important role for ecosystem functioning as it represents a significant component of total aboveground productivity. In addition, the herb layer contributes to overall forest species richne...
Id:
578
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-03
Updated at:
2017-04-07
BEFmod: Herb layer biomass and nutrient status within the integrated BEFmod experiment - Site B
Abstract:
In forests, the herbaceous understory vegetation plays an important role for ecosystem functioning as it represents a significant component of total aboveground productivity. In addition, the herb layer contributes to overall forest species richne...
Id:
579
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-03
Updated at:
2017-04-07
Common Garden Experiment: Seedling addition experiment - growth and biomass data
Abstract:
While coexistence in plant communities is frequently explained by effects of resource niche partitioning, the Janzen-Connell (J-C) hypothesis is an alternative approach that has been assumed as a major ecological mechanism explaining high species ...
Id:
580
People:
2
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-03
Updated at:
2019-03-30
BEFmod: Wild tree and shrub measurement within the integrated BEFmod experiment - Site A
Abstract:
Recent studies have shown the positive effect of diversity on primary productivity. Here we investigated this diversity-productivity relationship between the established tree richness gradient in the main experiment and the naturally occurring tr...
Id:
581
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-07
Updated at:
2017-04-07
BEFmod: Wild tree and shrub measurement within the integrated BEFmod experiment - Site B
Abstract:
Recent studies have shown the positive effect of diversity on primary productivity. Here we investigated this diversity-productivity relationship between the established tree richness gradient in the main experiment and the naturally occurring tr...
Id:
582
People:
3
Projects:
1
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-07
Updated at:
2017-04-07
Data for Schuldt et al. "Belowground top-down and aboveground bottom-up effects structure multitrophic community relationships in a biodiverse forest" (Scientific Reports 2017)
Abstract:
This dataset accompagnies the paper by Schuldt et al. "Belowground top-down and aboveground bottom-up effects structure multitrophic community relationships in a biodiverse forest"
Id:
587
People:
5
Projects:
5
Version:
1
Attachments:
0
Created at:
2017-04-27
Updated at:
2017-09-06
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Functional trait similarity of native and invasive herb species in subtropical China – environment-specific differences are the key (10.1016/j.envexpbot.2012.04.009)
Abstract:
Fundamental niche analysis of 15 native and 15 exotic invasive herb species of reforestation sites in subtropical China
A) Environmental differentiation: The group of exotic invasive species display superiority over the group of native species o...
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26
Users:
7
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0
Attachments:
2
Board:
Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2010-11-18
Updated at:
2013-01-19
Limited tree richness effects on herb layer composition, richness and productivity in experimental forest stands
Abstract:
Aims
In forests, the herbaceous understory vegetation plays an important role for ecosystem functioning as it represents a significant component of total aboveground productivity. In addition, the herb layer contributes to overall forest species ...
Id:
198
Users:
5
Datafiles:
4
Attachments:
0
Board:
Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2016-11-03
Updated at:
2016-11-03
Lack of tree layer control on herb layer characteristics in a subtropical forest, China.
Abstract:
- Published in the Journal of Vegetation Science DOI: 10.1111/j.1654-1103.2011.01324.x
A) Species diversity relationships between tree and herb layer
B) Impact of secondary forest succession on herb layer species richness and productivity
C)...
Id:
18
Users:
10
Datafiles:
0
Attachments:
2
Board:
Final
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2010-05-30
Updated at:
2017-02-09
Community assembly during secondary forest succession in a Chinese subtropical forest. doi:10.1890/09-2172.1
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[5] Bruelheide, H., Böhnke, M., Both, S., Fang, T., Assmann, T., Baruffol, M., Bauhus, J., Buscot, F., Chen, X.-Y., Ding, B.-Y., Durka, W., Erfmeier, A., Fischer, M., Geißler, C., Guo, D., Guo, L.-D., Härdtle, W., He, J.-S., Hector, A., Kröber, W....
Id:
35
Users:
39
Datafiles:
0
Attachments:
1
Board:
Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2012-02-01
Updated at:
2013-01-18
Relationships between soil microorganisms, plant communities and soil characteristics in Chinese subtropical forests. - Ecosystems Ecosystems
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Soil microbial community and activity is generally thought to be mainly determined by soil variables. This paper also looks at the influence of vegetation layer characteristics (herbs and trees, cover, mass, diversity) on soil microbes.
Id:
19
Users:
11
Datafiles:
0
Attachments:
2
Board:
Final
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2012-01-01
Updated at:
2017-02-09
Designing forest biodiversity experiments: general considerations illustrated by a new large experiment in subtropical China
Abstract:
Biodiversity–ecosystem functioning (BEF) experiments address ecosystem-level consequences of species loss by comparing communities of high species richness with communities from which species have been gradually eliminated. BEF experiments origina...
Id:
137
Users:
36
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0
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0
Board:
Final
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Accepted
Created at:
2015-01-27
Updated at:
2017-06-16
Seasonal characteristics and determinants of tree growth in a Chinese subtropical forest
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Aims
18 To quantify the seasonal differences in effects of leaf habit, species identity, initial diameter, neighborhood interaction and stand environment on tree absolute diameter growth rates in a subtropical forest in China.
Methods
We used m...
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184
Users:
4
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0
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0
Board:
Final
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2016-11-03
Updated at:
2018-11-03
Community assembly of ectomycorrhizal fungi along a subtropical secondary forest succession
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Environmental selection and dispersal limitation are two of the primary processes structuring biotic communities in ecosystems, but little is known about these processes in shaping the soil microbial community during secondary forest succession....
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50
Users:
26
Datafiles:
16
Attachments:
1
Board:
Final
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2012-02-23
Updated at:
2015-04-25
On the combined effect of soil fertility and topography on tree growth in subtropical forest ecosystems - a study from SE China
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Aims
The aim of our research was to understand small-scale effects of topography and soil fertility on tree growth in a forest biodiversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) experiment in subtropical SE China.
Methods
Geomorphometric terrain an...
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192
Users:
23
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0
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0
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Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2016-11-03
Updated at:
2016-11-03
Impact of tree diversity and environmental conditions on the survival of shrub species in a forest biodiversity experiment in subtropical China
Abstract:
Aims
Although shrubs are an important component of forests, their role has not yet been considered in forest biodiversity experiments. In the biodiversity–ecosystem functioning (BEF) experiment with subtropical tree species in south-east China (...
Id:
197
Users:
12
Datafiles:
0
Attachments:
0
Board:
Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2016-11-03
Updated at:
2016-11-03
Effects of tree sapling diversity and nutrient addition on herb-layer invasibility in young experimental communities of subtropical species
Abstract:
Exotic species are assumed to alter ecosystem functioning. However, little is known of the relationships within vertically structured plant communities such as forests, where tree saplings interact with herbaceous species, especially in the early ...
Id:
20
Users:
7
Datafiles:
0
Attachments:
2
Board:
Prep
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2010-05-31
Updated at:
2015-02-09
Tree diversity promotes functional dissimilarity and maintains functional richness despite species loss in predator assemblages
Abstract:
The effects of species loss on ecosystems depend on the functional characteristics of the species, i.e. the functional diversity, in a community. However, how functional diversity is impacted by environmental changes in natural ecosystems is only ...
Id:
64
Users:
14
Datafiles:
3
Attachments:
1
Board:
Final
State:
Accepted
Created at:
2012-12-05
Updated at:
2017-02-09
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