N. M. van Dam

Understanding the phytochemical diversity of plants: Quantification, variation and ecological function

This paper examines phytochemical diversity (chemodiversity) in plants, discussing its ecological relevance, reviewing methodological practices, and outlining future research directions.

Leaf metabolic traits reveal hidden dimensions of plant form and function

The paper analyzes leaf metabolome variation across plant species to identify metabolic functional traits that reveal new dimensions of plant form and function.

Inter-laboratory comparison of plant volatile analyses in the light of intra-specific chemodiversity

This study assesses the reproducibility of plant volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis across five laboratories using Tanacetum vulgare, finding high variation in VOC profiles and JA-induced changes.

Plot diversity differentially affects the chemical composition of leaves, roots and root exudates in four subtropical tree species

The paper examines how plot diversity affects the metabolome of leaves, roots, and root exudates in four subtropical tree species, finding stronger effects on leaves than roots or exudates.

Contrasting impacts of urban and farmland cover on flying insect biomass

This study finds urban land cover negatively affects flying insect biomass, while farmland has a positive effect, with varying impacts across spatial scales in Denmark and Germany.

Soil chemical legacies trigger species-specific and context-dependent root responses in later arriving plants

The paper shows soil chemical legacies from forb or grass communities affect root foraging in later arriving plants, with species-specific and context-dependent responses.