A study documented the comprehensive responses of microbial community characteristics to degradation processes using field-based sampling, and soil microcosm experiments were conducted to simulate ...

Scientists at The University of Manchester have found that these changes are disrupting the timing of crucial alpine ecosystem functions performed by plants and soil microorganisms. The research ...

Alpine ecosystems have tremendous variation in soil resource availability associated with landscape topographic and microclimatic diversity, which results in substantial variation in biotic diversity.

Are alpine lakes uniquely sensitive to global change? High-elevation aquatic ecosystems are among the most vulnerable to climate change and other forms of disturbance, yet few long-term records offer ...

Beyond their beauty, alpine wildflowers are vital to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. “Alpine wildflowers, grasses, herbs, shrubs and even the mosses are not only beautiful, but these plants also ...

Scientists at The University of Manchester have found that these changes are disrupting the timing of crucial alpine ecosystem functions performed by plants and soil microorganisms. The research, ...