Does insect herbivory suppress ecosystem productivity? Evidence from a temperate woodland
K. Visakorpi, S. Gripenberg, Y. Malhi, T. Riutta
This study quantifies the impact of insect herbivory on ecosystem productivity in a temperate woodland, finding that herbivory reduces net primary productivity by 54-69% when physiological changes in leaves are considered.
bioRxiv · Jan 28, 2021 · PreprintEcology