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Simone Balestra

University of MilanORCID 0009-0001-6264-8940Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Assay:metagenomics· 2 Organism:plant (other)· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Assay:proteomics· 1 Approach:statistical model· 1

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Gianalberto LosapioiD· 2 shared Pietro Gatti· 2 shared Vanessa Manuzi· 2 shared Erica Ceresa· 1 shared Reetta Aleksandra Pirttilahti· 1 shared Stéphanie GrandiD· 1 shared Thierry AdatteiD· 1 shared

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EcologybioRxivPreprintMay 27, 2025

Long-term impacts of tree monoculture plantations on biodiversity are mediated by soil acidification

Simone Balestra, Vanessa Manuzi, Erica Ceresa…·Gianalberto Losapio

The paper assesses long-term impacts of red spruce monoculture plantations on biodiversity and soil properties in northern Italy, finding reduced plant diversity and soil acidification.

DOI 10.1101/2025.05.27.656426

plant (other)metagenomics

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EcologybioRxivPreprintFeb 22, 2024

Impact of Spruce Plantation on Plant Diversity

Vanessa Manuzi, Simone Balestra, Pietro Gatti, Gianalberto Losapio

This study examines the long-term impact of spruce plantations on plant diversity and environmental factors in the Como Prealps, finding a significant reduction in plant species and functional forms.

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plant (other)metagenomics

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