M. L. Vandegehuchte

Biomorphogenic feedbacks and the spatial organisation of a dominant grass steer dune development

The paper reviews biotic and physical interactions affecting marram grass and their role in dune development, emphasizing spatial organization and its importance for coastal protection.

Belowground plant-plant signaling of root infection by nematodes

The paper investigates belowground plant-plant communication triggered by root nematode infection, finding that nematode-free roots emit signals leading to compensatory growth in neighboring plants.

Habitat loss and fragmentation increase realized predator-prey body size ratios

The paper models how habitat fragmentation affects predator-prey body size ratios by considering both top-down and bottom-up ecological forces.

Information use during movement regulates how fragmentation and loss of habitat affect body size.

The paper models how information use during movement affects body size responses to habitat fragmentation and loss, showing informed settlement favors larger sizes while random settlement favors smaller sizes.

Size-dependent movement explains why bigger is better in fragmented landscapes

The paper shows that in fragmented landscapes, larger species dominate due to size-dependent movement, which optimizes resource uptake and affects community stability.