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Using Natural History Collections to Determine the Relative Changes in Diversity and Distribution of Freshwater Molluscs in KwaZulu‐Natal, South Africa

African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Research using natural history collections to track anthropogenic activities has recently been on the rise. Natural history collections have been utilised beyond their traditional taxonomic and systematic roles, generating data that shape present and future research.
Matabaro Ziganira, Matthew J. Burnett, Wynand Malherbe, Colleen T. Downs   +3 more
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Habitat Modification by Grazing Lawns Reduces Soil Mite Diversity in a South African National Park

African Journal of Ecology, Volume 64, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Soil mesofauna are an integral part of the functioning of an ecosystem. They are relatively small in body size, occur in varying habitats and operate in a range of ecological niches. Soil mites are quite sensitive to changes in their environment and contribute to several important ecosystem services in their environments.
Claire Grootboom, Igshaan Samuels, Adriaan Engelbrecht, Mmoto Masubelele   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Digging the New York City Skyline: soil fungal communities in green roofs and city parks.

PLoS ONE, 2013
In urban environments, green roofs provide a number of benefits, including decreased urban heat island effects and reduced energy costs for buildings. However, little research has been done on the non-plant biota associated with green roofs, which likely
Krista L McGuire, Sara G Payne, Matthew I Palmer, Caitlyn M Gillikin, Dominique Keefe, Su Jin Kim, Seren M Gedallovich, Julia Discenza, Ramya Rangamannar, Jennifer A Koshner, Audrey L Massmann, Giulia Orazi, Adam Essene, Jonathan W Leff, Noah Fierer   +14 more
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Diversity and Distribution of Soil Fungi in Neotropical Mexican Forests

Biotropica, Volume 58, Issue 2, March 2026.
Soil fungal diversity across the Mexican Neotropics remains poorly characterized despite its ecological importance. Using the Global Soil Mycobiome dataset from 55 sites, we identified eight distinct fungal community groups structured primarily by vegetation type and climatic gradients.
Bernardo Águila, Julieta Alvarez‐Manjarrez, Leho Tedersoo, Mohammad Bahram, Ana E. Escalante, Roberto Garibay‐Orijel   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Urban Microfarms: Hot or Cold Spots for Plants and Soil Biodiversity?

European Journal of Soil Science, Volume 77, Issue 2, March–April 2026.
Investigation of soil and plant biodiversity in urban microfarms on the ground and on rooftops. ABSTRACT Urban agriculture plays a key role in urban ecosystems functionality and resilience, and can take many forms: allotment gardens, community garden or urban microfarms.
Sophie Joimel, Baptiste Grard, Claire Chenu, Apolline Auclerc, Morgane Bernard, Samuel Mondy, Lucile Dewulf, Mélanie Lelièvre, Fatima El Mekdad, Laure Vieublé Gonod   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fungal Microfeatures in Topsoils Under Fairy Rings in Pyrenean Grasslands

Soil Systems
Soil reflects ecosystem processes and is influenced by gradual biospheric changes, which can affect its biotic components. In fairy rings, soil morphology, physicochemical properties, and biota are interconnected within a shared environmental space.
Lourdes M. Salazar, Maria Teresa Sebastià, Rosa M. Poch   +2 more
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Extreme Droughts Push Heterotrophic Functions Above Baseline Levels in a Neotropical Ecosystem

Global Change Biology, Volume 32, Issue 3, March 2026.
Using tank bromeliads, we experimentally assessed post‐drought resistance and recovery of ecosystem multifunctionality under realistic drought scenarios. We focused on three key functions in these small yet abundant Neotropical freshwater ecosystems: litter decomposition, microbial respiration, and photosynthetic efficiency.
Thibaut Rota, Vincent E. J. Jassey, Céline Leroy, Jean‐François Carrias, Bruno Corbara, Joséphine Leflaive, Arthur Compin, Diane S. Srivastava, Vinicius F. Farjalla, Régis Céréghino   +9 more
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Plant and Soil Function Increase With Larger and Older Coarse Woody Debris

Global Ecology and Biogeography, Volume 35, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim Coarse woody debris is increasingly being used in ecological restoration. We aimed to assess the global impacts of woody debris on ecosystem properties and functions. Location Global. Major Taxa Studied Soil biota, plants, soil function. Methods We conducted a quantitative global meta‐analysis of 66 studies (5234 observations) to assess ...
Max Mallen‐Cooper, Millie Vernon, David J. Eldridge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using citizen science as a research prioritization tool to detect co‐occurrences of the invasive species Harmonia axyridis

Insect Conservation and Diversity, Volume 19, Issue 2, Page 452-459, March 2026.
We studied co‐occurrences and potential novel interactions between the invasive ladybird Harmonia axyridis and local biota (plants, arthropods and fungi) across Argentina using citizen science records. We detected co‐occurrences (mainly Asteracea and Aphididae) and previously unreported interactions (predation, parasitism, interspecific mating and ...
Florencia Baudino, Ramiro R. Ripa, Jorgelina Franzese, Victoria Werenkraut   +3 more
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A Century of Invasion: How Biosecurity Influenced Populations of Sirex noctilio and Its Fungal Symbiont in Australasia

Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 6, March 2026.
ABSTRACT The woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, and its mutualistic fungal symbiont, Amylostereum areolatum, are native to Eurasia and northern Africa. Sirex noctilio was first reported outside its native range in New Zealand in 1900, Tasmania in 1952 and mainland Australia in 1961.
Firehiwot B. Eshetu, Irene Barnes, Helen F. Nahrung, Katrin N. E. Fitza, Bernard Slippers   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source