This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Wood decomposition is faster in open habitats than closed-canopy forests, with the mechanisms unclear. When allowing access, termites ...

1. Wood decomposition is a key process in the terrestrial carbon cycle, controlling carbon storage with feedback to climate. In (sub) tropical forest, termites are major players in wood decomposition, ...

Through a combination of lab and field experiments, researchers have developed a better understanding of the factors accounting for different wood decomposition rates among fungi. The new findings ...

In a long-term analysis conducted across several sites in the eastern United States, a team of researchers found that local factors -- from levels of fungal colonization to the specific physical ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Termites are often thought of as pests, munching away at the ...

As the planet warms, termites will likely play an increasingly important role in wood decomposition, researchers report, which will likely have important consequences for global carbon cycling in the ...

IT is a well-known fact that the nitrogen content of the medium is one of the limiting factors in fungal decomposition. Two experiments were carried out in order to determine whether the effective ...

A recent collaboration by researchers at Yale and other institutions sheds light on how fungi decay wood. Contrary to the traditional scientific understanding, researchers discovered that the mere ...

A new Yale-led study challenges the long-held assumption that climate is the primary driver of how quickly organic matter decomposes in different regions, a key piece of information used in ...