Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis
- Autores
- Loydi, Alejandro; Eckstein, R. Lutz; Otte, Annette; Donath, Tobias W.
- Año de publicación
- 2013
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- inglés
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- 1 Plant litter is a key component in terrestrial ecosystems. It plays a major role in nutrient cycles and community organization. Land use and climate change may change the accumulation of litter in herbaceous ecosystems and affect plant community dynamics. Additionally, the transfer of seeds containing plant material (i.e. litter) has shown to be a widespread technique in grassland restoration. 2 Ecosystem responses to litter represent the outcome of interactions, whose sign and strength will depend on many variables (e.g. litter amount, seed size). A previous meta-analysis (from 1999) reported that litter had an overall negative effect on seed germination and establishment in different ecosystems. However, recent studies indicated that this might not be the case in grassland ecosystems. 3 We used 914 data from 46 independent studies to analyse the effects of litter on seedling (i) emergence, (ii) survival and (iii) biomass, employing meta-analytical techniques. Each dataset was stratified according to methodology, grassland type, irrigation conditions, litter amount and seed size. 4 We found an overall neutral effect of litter presence on seedling emergence and survival and a positive effect on seedling biomass. However, whereas for field experiments the response remained neutral, it was positive for common garden studies. In greenhouse experiments, litter effects were negative for emergence and positive for biomass. 5 Litter may have a positive effect on seedling recruitment in dry grasslands or under water-limited conditions, or in the presence of low to medium litter amounts (<500 g.m-2). However, high litter amounts (>500 g.m-2) will inhibit seedling recruitment. Large seeds showed a more positive response to litter presence with respect to seedling emergence and survival, but not concerning biomass. 6 Synthesis. Under dry conditions (e.g. dry grasslands or dry periods) or with low to medium litter amounts, litter presence has a positive effect on seedling establishment. However, climate and land use change may promote litter accumulation and reduce seedling establishment, affecting grasslands composition and ecosystem functions.
Fil: Loydi, Alejandro. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida(i); Argentina
Fil: Eckstein, R. Lutz. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania
Fil: Otte, Annette. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania
Fil: Donath, Tobias W.. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania - Materia
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After-Death-Interactions
Facilitation
Grassland Restoration
Hedges D
Plantplant Interactions
Plant Recruitment
Seedling Biomass
Seedling Emergence
Seedling Survival
Stress-Gradient-Hypothesis - Nivel de accesibilidad
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysisLoydi, AlejandroEckstein, R. LutzOtte, AnnetteDonath, Tobias W.After-Death-InteractionsFacilitationGrassland RestorationHedges DPlantplant InteractionsPlant RecruitmentSeedling BiomassSeedling EmergenceSeedling SurvivalStress-Gradient-Hypothesishttps://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6https://purl.org/becyt/ford/11 Plant litter is a key component in terrestrial ecosystems. It plays a major role in nutrient cycles and community organization. Land use and climate change may change the accumulation of litter in herbaceous ecosystems and affect plant community dynamics. Additionally, the transfer of seeds containing plant material (i.e. litter) has shown to be a widespread technique in grassland restoration. 2 Ecosystem responses to litter represent the outcome of interactions, whose sign and strength will depend on many variables (e.g. litter amount, seed size). A previous meta-analysis (from 1999) reported that litter had an overall negative effect on seed germination and establishment in different ecosystems. However, recent studies indicated that this might not be the case in grassland ecosystems. 3 We used 914 data from 46 independent studies to analyse the effects of litter on seedling (i) emergence, (ii) survival and (iii) biomass, employing meta-analytical techniques. Each dataset was stratified according to methodology, grassland type, irrigation conditions, litter amount and seed size. 4 We found an overall neutral effect of litter presence on seedling emergence and survival and a positive effect on seedling biomass. However, whereas for field experiments the response remained neutral, it was positive for common garden studies. In greenhouse experiments, litter effects were negative for emergence and positive for biomass. 5 Litter may have a positive effect on seedling recruitment in dry grasslands or under water-limited conditions, or in the presence of low to medium litter amounts (<500 g.m-2). However, high litter amounts (>500 g.m-2) will inhibit seedling recruitment. Large seeds showed a more positive response to litter presence with respect to seedling emergence and survival, but not concerning biomass. 6 Synthesis. Under dry conditions (e.g. dry grasslands or dry periods) or with low to medium litter amounts, litter presence has a positive effect on seedling establishment. However, climate and land use change may promote litter accumulation and reduce seedling establishment, affecting grasslands composition and ecosystem functions.Fil: Loydi, Alejandro. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida(i); ArgentinaFil: Eckstein, R. Lutz. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; AlemaniaFil: Otte, Annette. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; AlemaniaFil: Donath, Tobias W.. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; AlemaniaWiley2013-03info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttp://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_6501info:ar-repo/semantics/articuloapplication/pdfapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11336/12714Loydi, Alejandro; Eckstein, R. Lutz; Otte, Annette; Donath, Tobias W.; Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis; Wiley; Journal Of Ecology; 101; 2; 3-2013; 454-4640022-0477enginfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/url/http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2745.12033/abstractinfo:eu-repo/semantics/altIdentifier/doi/10.1111/1365-2745.12033info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccesshttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ar/reponame:CONICET Digital (CONICET)instname:Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas2025-09-29T09:54:15Zoai:ri.conicet.gov.ar:11336/12714instacron:CONICETInstitucionalhttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/Organismo científico-tecnológicoNo correspondehttp://ri.conicet.gov.ar/oai/requestdasensio@conicet.gov.ar; lcarlino@conicet.gov.arArgentinaNo correspondeNo correspondeNo correspondeopendoar:34982025-09-29 09:54:15.394CONICET Digital (CONICET) - Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicasfalse |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis Loydi, Alejandro After-Death-Interactions Facilitation Grassland Restoration Hedges D Plantplant Interactions Plant Recruitment Seedling Biomass Seedling Emergence Seedling Survival Stress-Gradient-Hypothesis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
title_full |
Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Effects of litter on seedling establishment in natural and semi-natural grasslands: a meta-analysis |
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Loydi, Alejandro Eckstein, R. Lutz Otte, Annette Donath, Tobias W. |
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Loydi, Alejandro |
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Loydi, Alejandro Eckstein, R. Lutz Otte, Annette Donath, Tobias W. |
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Eckstein, R. Lutz Otte, Annette Donath, Tobias W. |
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After-Death-Interactions Facilitation Grassland Restoration Hedges D Plantplant Interactions Plant Recruitment Seedling Biomass Seedling Emergence Seedling Survival Stress-Gradient-Hypothesis |
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After-Death-Interactions Facilitation Grassland Restoration Hedges D Plantplant Interactions Plant Recruitment Seedling Biomass Seedling Emergence Seedling Survival Stress-Gradient-Hypothesis |
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https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1.6 https://purl.org/becyt/ford/1 |
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1 Plant litter is a key component in terrestrial ecosystems. It plays a major role in nutrient cycles and community organization. Land use and climate change may change the accumulation of litter in herbaceous ecosystems and affect plant community dynamics. Additionally, the transfer of seeds containing plant material (i.e. litter) has shown to be a widespread technique in grassland restoration. 2 Ecosystem responses to litter represent the outcome of interactions, whose sign and strength will depend on many variables (e.g. litter amount, seed size). A previous meta-analysis (from 1999) reported that litter had an overall negative effect on seed germination and establishment in different ecosystems. However, recent studies indicated that this might not be the case in grassland ecosystems. 3 We used 914 data from 46 independent studies to analyse the effects of litter on seedling (i) emergence, (ii) survival and (iii) biomass, employing meta-analytical techniques. Each dataset was stratified according to methodology, grassland type, irrigation conditions, litter amount and seed size. 4 We found an overall neutral effect of litter presence on seedling emergence and survival and a positive effect on seedling biomass. However, whereas for field experiments the response remained neutral, it was positive for common garden studies. In greenhouse experiments, litter effects were negative for emergence and positive for biomass. 5 Litter may have a positive effect on seedling recruitment in dry grasslands or under water-limited conditions, or in the presence of low to medium litter amounts (<500 g.m-2). However, high litter amounts (>500 g.m-2) will inhibit seedling recruitment. Large seeds showed a more positive response to litter presence with respect to seedling emergence and survival, but not concerning biomass. 6 Synthesis. Under dry conditions (e.g. dry grasslands or dry periods) or with low to medium litter amounts, litter presence has a positive effect on seedling establishment. However, climate and land use change may promote litter accumulation and reduce seedling establishment, affecting grasslands composition and ecosystem functions. Fil: Loydi, Alejandro. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Bahía Blanca. Centro de Recursos Naturales Renovables de la Zona Semiárida(i); Argentina Fil: Eckstein, R. Lutz. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania Fil: Otte, Annette. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania Fil: Donath, Tobias W.. Justus-Liebig University Giessen; Alemania |
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1 Plant litter is a key component in terrestrial ecosystems. It plays a major role in nutrient cycles and community organization. Land use and climate change may change the accumulation of litter in herbaceous ecosystems and affect plant community dynamics. Additionally, the transfer of seeds containing plant material (i.e. litter) has shown to be a widespread technique in grassland restoration. 2 Ecosystem responses to litter represent the outcome of interactions, whose sign and strength will depend on many variables (e.g. litter amount, seed size). A previous meta-analysis (from 1999) reported that litter had an overall negative effect on seed germination and establishment in different ecosystems. However, recent studies indicated that this might not be the case in grassland ecosystems. 3 We used 914 data from 46 independent studies to analyse the effects of litter on seedling (i) emergence, (ii) survival and (iii) biomass, employing meta-analytical techniques. Each dataset was stratified according to methodology, grassland type, irrigation conditions, litter amount and seed size. 4 We found an overall neutral effect of litter presence on seedling emergence and survival and a positive effect on seedling biomass. However, whereas for field experiments the response remained neutral, it was positive for common garden studies. In greenhouse experiments, litter effects were negative for emergence and positive for biomass. 5 Litter may have a positive effect on seedling recruitment in dry grasslands or under water-limited conditions, or in the presence of low to medium litter amounts (<500 g.m-2). However, high litter amounts (>500 g.m-2) will inhibit seedling recruitment. Large seeds showed a more positive response to litter presence with respect to seedling emergence and survival, but not concerning biomass. 6 Synthesis. Under dry conditions (e.g. dry grasslands or dry periods) or with low to medium litter amounts, litter presence has a positive effect on seedling establishment. However, climate and land use change may promote litter accumulation and reduce seedling establishment, affecting grasslands composition and ecosystem functions. |
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