Nitrogen addition, not initial phylogenetic diversity, increases litter decomposition by fungal communities

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 6; p. 109
• Main Authors: Amend, Anthony S., Matulich, Kristin L., Martiny, Jennifer B. H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 18.02.2015
• Subjects: Climate Change; ecosystem function; Fungi; Leaf litter decomposition; Microbiology; nitrogen fertilization; phylogenetic diversity; microcosm; ecosystem function; fungi; phylogenetic diversity; nitrogen fertilization; climate change; leaf litter decomposition

Fungi play a critical role in the degradation of organic matter. Because different combinations of fungi result in different rates of decomposition, determining how climate change will affect microbial composition and function is fundamental to predicting future environments. Fungal response to glob...