Decomposition trajectories in mixed-species leaf litter in cool-temperate deciduous forest with understory dwarf bamboo
Shinpei Yoshitake, Chiyuki Asai, Toshiyuki Ohtsuka
This study examines how species mixing affects litter decomposition rates and microbial communities in a cool-temperate forest, finding that Sasa litter follows a distinct decomposition trajectory compared to tree litter.
bioRxiv · Oct 13, 2026 · PreprintEcology