Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica
There are few published studies providing information about macrofungal biology in a context of forest dynamics in tropical areas. For this study, a characterization of above-ground standing tree biomass and carbon stocks was performed for four different forest subtypes within two life zones in Cost...
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| description | There are few published studies providing information about macrofungal biology in a context of forest dynamics in tropical areas. For this study, a characterization of above-ground standing tree biomass and carbon stocks was performed for four different forest subtypes within two life zones in Costa Rica. Fungal productivity and reproductive success were estimated and analyzed in the context of the forest systems studied and results showed fungal dynamics to be a complex and challenging topic. In the present study, fungal productivity was higher in forest patches with more tree density but independent from life zones, whereas fungal biomass was higher in premontane areas with ectomycorrhizal dominant trees. Even though some observed patterns could be explained in terms of climatic differences and biotic relationships, the high fungal productivity observed in dry forests was an interesting finding and represents a topic for further studies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3d3ec02aec86492aa3a09cbfc19ac39a2025-02-03T07:25:19ZengWileyInternational Journal of Forestry Research1687-93681687-93762014-01-01201410.1155/2014/607372607372Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa RicaCarlos Rojas0Erick Calvo1Engineering Research Institute, University of Costa Rica, 11501 San Pedro de Montes de Oca, Costa RicaEngineering Research Institute, University of Costa Rica, 11501 San Pedro de Montes de Oca, Costa RicaThere are few published studies providing information about macrofungal biology in a context of forest dynamics in tropical areas. For this study, a characterization of above-ground standing tree biomass and carbon stocks was performed for four different forest subtypes within two life zones in Costa Rica. Fungal productivity and reproductive success were estimated and analyzed in the context of the forest systems studied and results showed fungal dynamics to be a complex and challenging topic. In the present study, fungal productivity was higher in forest patches with more tree density but independent from life zones, whereas fungal biomass was higher in premontane areas with ectomycorrhizal dominant trees. Even though some observed patterns could be explained in terms of climatic differences and biotic relationships, the high fungal productivity observed in dry forests was an interesting finding and represents a topic for further studies.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/607372 |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Rojas Erick Calvo Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica International Journal of Forestry Research |
| title | Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica |
| title_full | Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica |
| title_short | Forest Biomass, Carbon Stocks, and Macrofungal Dynamics: A Case Study in Costa Rica |
| title_sort | forest biomass carbon stocks and macrofungal dynamics a case study in costa rica |
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