Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams
Vast areas of the Iberian Peninsula are covered by monocultures of the exotic tree Eucalyptus globulus. Given that (1) leaf litter produced in the riparian areas is the main energy source for small streams, and (2) trees differ in their nutrient content, chemical defenses, and physical attributes, e...
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| author | Manuel A.S. Graça Jesus Pozo Cristina Canhoto Arturo Elosegi |
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| description | Vast areas of the Iberian Peninsula are covered by monocultures of the exotic tree Eucalyptus globulus. Given that (1) leaf litter produced in the riparian areas is the main energy source for small streams, and (2) trees differ in their nutrient content, chemical defenses, and physical attributes, eucalypt plantations have the potential to affect the biology of streams. Research teams from the University of Coimbra and the University of the Basque Country have been addressing the potential effects of eucalypt plantations at several levels of study. Here we review the main conclusions of these investigations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-739fa7c4f2394ad68b799cef0126a5932025-02-03T00:59:57ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2002-01-0121173118510.1100/tsw.2002.193Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in StreamsManuel A.S. Graça0Jesus Pozo1Cristina Canhoto2Arturo Elosegi3Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquês de Pombal, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal2Departamento de Biología Vegetal y Ecología, Universidad del País Vasco, Apdo. 644, 48080 Bilbao, SpainDepartamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Coimbra, Largo Marquês de Pombal, 3004-517 Coimbra, Portugal2Departamento de Biología Vegetal y Ecología, Universidad del País Vasco, Apdo. 644, 48080 Bilbao, SpainVast areas of the Iberian Peninsula are covered by monocultures of the exotic tree Eucalyptus globulus. Given that (1) leaf litter produced in the riparian areas is the main energy source for small streams, and (2) trees differ in their nutrient content, chemical defenses, and physical attributes, eucalypt plantations have the potential to affect the biology of streams. Research teams from the University of Coimbra and the University of the Basque Country have been addressing the potential effects of eucalypt plantations at several levels of study. Here we review the main conclusions of these investigations.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2002.193 |
| spellingShingle | Manuel A.S. Graça Jesus Pozo Cristina Canhoto Arturo Elosegi Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams The Scientific World Journal |
| title | Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams |
| title_full | Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams |
| title_fullStr | Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams |
| title_short | Effects of Eucalyptus Plantations on Detritus, Decomposers, and Detritivores in Streams |
| title_sort | effects of eucalyptus plantations on detritus decomposers and detritivores in streams |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2002.193 |
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