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Environmental Sciences
Junli Wang, Guifa Chen, Zishi Fu, Hongxia Qiao, Fuxing Liu
Summary: The study found that wetland nitrogen removal is affected during the plant wilting period, and balancing the tradeoff between nitrogen removal and wetland sustainability can be achieved by choosing the optimal harvest time. Results showed that late harvest time reduces nitrogen removal, and the impact of harvest time on plant nutrient response varies in different years.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Ce Xu, Xiubo Yu, Houlang Duan, Jinpu Li, Shaoxia Xia, Quanjun Zhang, Chao Li
Summary: Litter decomposition is crucial for carbon and nutrient cycling in wetland ecosystems. The management of Phragmites australis is of great importance in regulating this biogeochemical cycle. This study found that the decomposition process of Phragmites litter is more influenced by the stoichiometric ratios in the surrounding water than in the litter itself. Detritus amount does not significantly affect the decomposition process of Phragmites litter. These findings provide valuable insights for further research on wetland ecosystem management.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Meiqi Yin, Lele Liu, Yiming Wu, Wenyi Sheng, Xiangyan Ma, Ning Du, Pengcheng Zhu, Cui Wang, Zhaojie Cui, Hans Brix, Franziska Eller, Weihua Guo
Summary: This study examines the effects of species and genetic diversity on litter decomposition in coastal wetlands. The results show that higher species and genetic diversity have negative effects on plant litter decomposition.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Matevz Likar, Mateja Grasic, Blaz Stres, Marjana Regvar, Alenka Gaberscik
Summary: This study is about the metagenomic sequencing of initial fungal communities on decomposing common reed leaves under different environmental conditions. Results show that a complex network of fungi forms on the plant and persists into the decomposition phase. The geographic source of the litter and leaf age do not affect the structure and diversity of fungal communities.
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Ecology
Youzheng Zhang, Steven C. Pennings, Zixia Liu, Bo Li, Jihua Wu
Summary: Global variation in litter decomposition rates is influenced by climate, decomposer taxa, and litter quality. This study explores how litter decomposition rate and quality vary within a species across different latitudes, finding that higher latitude plants have faster decomposition rates due to lower defensive compounds and higher nutrient levels. Additionally, exotic species decomposed faster than native species, indicating differences in defensive mechanisms and nutrient concentrations.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Cheryl C. Batistel, Gerald Jurasinski, Hendrik Schubert
Summary: The study found that salinity did not significantly affect litter decomposition rates, while litter quality had a significant impact. Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani lost the most mass during decomposition and was completely decomposed after one year, contrasting with Phragmites australis and Carex sp. which retained 40-60% of their initial mass after one year.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Thomas J. Mozdzer, Justin Meschter, Andrew H. Baldwin, Joshua S. Caplan, J. Patrick Megonigal
Summary: Phragmites australis, an invasive species in North American wetlands, has a high demand for nitrogen compared to native species. This study investigated how P. australis meets its nitrogen demand, particularly in systems with low soil nitrogen and limited nitrogen inputs. The research demonstrated that deep rooting allows P. australis to access unused nitrogen pools, satisfying its high nitrogen demand and fueling its invasion. These findings also challenge our understanding of biogeochemical processes in the soil profile.
ESTUARIES AND COASTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuxin Zhao, Dehua Mao, Dongyou Zhang, Zongming Wang, Baojia Du, Hengqi Yan, Zhiqiang Qiu, Kaidong Feng, Jingfa Wang, Mingming Jia
Summary: In this study, the distribution of Phragmites australis in the Momoge Ramsar Wetland site was successfully mapped using the random forest method and Sentinel-1/2 images. Multiple linear regression models were used to estimate the aboveground biomass of Phragmites australis. The findings highlight the significance of the Sentinel-2 red-edge band in improving the accuracy of biomass estimation.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Yue Liu, Jisong Yang, Kai Ning, Andong Wang, Qiuxian Wang, Xuehong Wang, Shuwen Wang, Zhenbo Lv, Yajie Zhao, Junbao Yu
Summary: The study reveals that wetland type and soil depth significantly affect the Q(10) values of anaerobic soil organic matter decomposition. Different wetland types and soil depths show distinct differences in Q(10) values, and total organic carbon, salinity, and pH have varying impacts on the Q(10) values of the decomposition process.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Panpan Cui, Fangli Su, Fang Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the response of Phragmites australis populations to inundation depth and its impact on clonal plants' phenotypic variability. The results showed a negative correlation between inundation depth and shoot height, leaf length, leaf width, leaf biomass, and panicle length. Leaf parameters exhibited a higher coefficient of variation and played a crucial role in the action of plants during floods. Population differentiation was consistent with geographical distance and morphological similarity.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Junlin Ren, Jianshe Chen, Changlin Xu, Johan van de Koppel, Mads S. Thomsen, Shiyun Qiu, Fangyan Cheng, Wanjuan Song, Quan-Xing Liu, Chi Xu, Junhong Bai, Yihui Zhang, Baoshan Cui, Mark D. Bertness, Brian R. Silliman, Bo Li, Qiang He
Summary: While protected areas are successful in rescuing wetlands and shorebird habitats, plant invasions are extensive and undermine the formation of new native marshes. The global invasion of exotic species into protected areas highlights the profound consequences of bioinvasions on conservation.
Article
Agronomy
Anita Jakubaszek
Summary: The study found that young plants in the rapid growth stage contain the highest levels of total nitrogen and total phosphorus, while the leaves of common reeds have a higher capacity for nitrogen phytoaccumulation. The surface layer of the filtration material in constructed wetland beds has the highest content of total nitrogen and total phosphorus, with accumulation decreasing with depth and outflow direction of sewage.
Article
Limnology
Sikai Wang, Qiang He, Youzheng Zhang, Qiang Sheng, Bo Li, Jihua Wu
Summary: The study found that the invasion of Spartina alterniflora significantly altered the functional composition of benthic food webs in unvegetated habitats, driven by both trophic and nontrophic effects. However, in vegetated native habitats, the replacement of native plants by Spartina led to a shift in consumer diet but did not significantly alter the functional composition of benthic food webs. The relative importance of trophic and nontrophic effects of plant invasions on benthic food webs varied with habitat structure.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Jin-Feng Liang, Qian-Wei Li, Jun-Qin Gao, Jiu-Ge Feng, Xiao-Ya Zhang, Yu-Qing Wu, Fei-Hai Yu
Summary: The field experiment in the Yellow River Delta demonstrated that rhizosphere addition of biochar significantly improved the growth and fine root mass of Phragmites australis, while decreasing nitrate nitrogen content and electrical conductivity in the soil. The effects of biochar addition were more pronounced in sites with medium to high salt levels.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
J. M. Carricondo, J. V. Oliver-Villanueva, J. V. Turegano, J. A. Gonzalez, J. Mengual
Summary: Continuous phosphorus discharges in bodies of water, generated by human activities, produce contaminated water and eutrophication. Efficient and low-cost systems are necessary to remove phosphorus. Generating renewable energy from biomass waste, and using resulting ash for phosphorus removal, is important. Reed ash has been proven to effectively improve water quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Baoxian Tao, Chenyang Liu, Baohua Zhang, Jie Dong
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Baoxian Tao, Yuping Wang, Yan Yu, Qinze Li, Chunyu Luo, Baohua Zhang
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Plant Sciences
Qinghai Chen, Baoxian Tao, Yuqing Jiang, Jingdong Wang, Baohua Zhang
Summary: The particle size of biochar significantly affects soil CO2 production, with fine-grained biochar reducing CO2 production compared to coarse-grained biochar. Biochar addition also increases the temperature sensitivity of CO2 production. The interactive effects of biochar addition and temperature lead to synergistic increases in CO2 production.
SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Alexander M. Cancelli, Frank A. P. C. Gobas
Summary: A mechanistic model was developed to assess the removal efficiency of pollutants in a wetland system, particularly in oil sands process-affected water (OSPW). The model simulated wetland mechanisms of chemical removal and showed that sustained wetland treatment is feasible. It is a helpful tool to evaluate the feasibility of treatment systems and to assess trade-offs in wetland design and operation.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Prakash Singh Thapa, Hiromu Daimaru, Seiji Yanai
Summary: This study assessed the vegetation recovery and erosion condition in a landslide area in central Japan. The results show that the upper slope, where reforestation activities were implemented, has seen significant vegetation recovery and no significant erosion, while the lower slope lacks vegetation and has experienced continued erosion.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Mike Jerauld, Forrest Dierberg, Thomas DeBusk, Scott Jackson, Kevin Grace, John Juston
Summary: The Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands built to remove phosphorus (P) from agricultural and urban runoff in support of Everglades restoration. Research shows that the levels of calcium (Ca) and alkalinity (Alk) have an impact on phosphorus removal in these wetlands.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Kalindhi Larios, Stefan Gerber, Rafael Munoz-Carpena, Patrick Inglett, K. Ramesh Reddy, Michael Chimney
Summary: This study modeled the phosphorus biogeochemical dynamics in one of the best performing Everglades treatment wetlands and found that the complexity of the hydrological system significantly affected the simulated water column P concentration. The modeling tool developed in this study can guide future data collection and optimization efforts for treatment wetlands in the Everglades.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jing Hu, Benjamin Baiser, R. Thomas James, K. Ramesh Reddy
Summary: This study examined the long-term phosphorus retention in Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and identified the factors influencing their performance. The results showed that the operational performance of STAs improved over time. There were notable differences among individual STAs, with the co-precipitation of phosphorus with calcium playing a critical role in one of the STAs. This highlights the complexity of phosphorus removal in STAs and the need for site-specific management strategies.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Odi Villapando, K. R. Reddy, J. King
Summary: The biogeochemical response to different flow conditions within two parallel flow-ways in Everglades Stormwater Treatment Area (STA)-2 was studied. It was found that there was a gradual decrease in the total phosphorus (TP) concentration from inflow to outflow for both emergent aquatic vegetation (EAV) and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) dominated systems, with EAV showing a higher reduction rate. Significant increase in TP concentration was observed in the SAV system under no flow condition, possibly due to the production of particulate phosphorus (PP) through various mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)