A5017387391- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Ecosystem dynamics and resilience
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Forest Management and Policy
- Malaria Research and Control
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
University of Zambia
2021-2025
University of Göttingen
2020-2024
Abstract Cultivation of non‐native tree species is a promising option to adapt managed forests climate change. However, consequences on flora, fauna, and microorganisms that occur in forest ecosystems (forest associates) need be considered when managing forests. We lack solid understanding how cultivating pure stands mixture with native impacts abundance diversity associates. compared abundance, alpha‐, beta‐ gamma‐diversity eight forest‐floor‐associated taxa are relevant for ecosystem...
Abstract N and P are essential macronutrients for all organisms. How shifts in the availability of or affect fungal communities temperate forests is not well understood. Here, we conducted a factorial × fertilization experiment to disentangle effects nutrient on soil-residing, root-associated, ectomycorrhizal fungi beech ( Fagus sylvatica ) differing availability. We tested hypotheses that P-poor forests, leads enhanced diversity soil roots, resulting nutrition beech, aggravates shortages,...
This study evaluated the impact of combining house screens with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) on mosquito host-seeking, resting, and biting behavior. Intervention houses received LLINs, while control only LLINs. Centre for Disease Control light traps, pyrethrum spray collections human landing catches were used to assess densities indoor outdoor behavior malaria vectors in 15 sentinel per arm sampling method. The protective efficacy LLINs was estimated through entomological...
Fine roots are crucial for water and nutrient acquisition in plants; yet it is unknown how inputs soil fertility forests influence fine root biomass seasonal trajectories. Here, we hypothesized that standing increases with addition of a limited resource shows different patterns depending on availability phenology. We further the climate greater organic layer, causing larger responses to layer stronger changes mineral soil. conducted our study three European beech ( Fagus sylvatica )...
Enriching tree species–poor and less productive forests by introducing economically valuable species is a strategy proposed for achieving multipurpose forest management. However, empirical evidence from managed mature on the impact of this enrichment ecological (multidiversity ecosystem multifunctionality) economic dimensions remains scarce, particularly when nonnative are used. Here, we propose test framework that integrates multifunctionality, encompassing timber production–oriented goals...
Abstract In forest soils, the pools of N and P available for microbes plants are strongly dependent on soil properties. Here, we conducted a fertilization experiment to disentangle effects nutrient availability soil-residing, root-associated ectomycorrhizal fungi in beech ( Fagus sylvativa ) forests differing availability. We tested hypothesis that P-poor forests, leads enhanced fungal diversity roots, resulting nutrition aggravates shortage, shifting communities towards nitrophilic species....
Abstract Soil fungi, especially the functional guilds of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal play a central role in ecosystem processes by degrading litter, mining for mineral nutrients linking above- belowground nutrient fluxes. Fungal community structures are influenced abiotic habitat filters management decisions such as tree species selection. Yet, implications enrichment temperate forests consisting their natural range with non-native on soil fungal diversity groups unknown. Here, we studied...