RESEARCH NEWS

• Nitrogen Addition Reduce Plant-microbe Competition for Nitrogen, Depending on Concentration of Carbon Dioxide

  A new study has revealed how elevated CO2 and nitrogen deposition, two key drivers of global change, interact to affect the rhizosphere priming effect (RPE) of Chinese fir, a major plantation tree species in China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• How Inter-annual Climate Variability Affects Seedling Survival in Temperate Forests

  Two new studies by researchers of Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed the relative effects of interannual climate variability and density-dependent species interactions on the survival of seedlings in temperate forests. The two studies, published in the journals Ecology and Fundamental Research, used 15 years of data from more than 53,000 seedlings in the Changbai Mountain forest in northeast China.

  Jan 08, 2024
• Plastic Particles Harm Gut Health and Immunity in Mice, Study Shows

  Scientists have found that tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the intestines of mice and cause damage to their gut health and immune system.

  Dec 20, 2023
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  Greenhouse Vegetable Production Emits High Levels of Nitrous Oxide, Study Finds

  A new study has revealed that greenhouse vegetable production (GVP) systems are major sources of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.

  Dec 20, 2023
• Northeast China Faces High Levels of Nitrogen Pollution, Study Finds

  A new study has revealed the extent and sources of nitrogen pollution in Northeast Asia, a region that suffers from severe air pollution and environmental degradation.

  Dec 13, 2023
• How Microbes That Live On and Inside Plant Leaves Change With Altitude

  A new study published in Journal of Biogeography, has revealed how phyllosphere microbiome vary with altitude in mountain forests.

  Dec 13, 2023
• How Microbes Help Break Down Plant Litter Faster In Their Own Home-field

  Scientists found that plant litter decomposes faster under its derived plant species, a phenomenon called home-field advantage (HFA).

  Dec 13, 2023
• How Snow Changes Affect Land Ecosystems: a Review by Chinese Scientists

  A new review by Chinese scientists reveals how changes in snow depth and melting time can have profound impacts on vegetation, soil and microorganisms.

  Dec 13, 2023
• Researchers Reveal Mycorrhizal Type Regulating Plant-Soil Carbon in Forests

  A recent study published in Nature Climate Change has reported mycorrhizae-mediated tradeoff between plant biomass and soil C sequestration in forest ecosystems under N deposition and warming conditions. This research was completed by Prof. ZHU Jiaojun’s research team at the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

  Nov 16, 2023
• Plant Traits Help Predict Soil Carbon Cycle Processes in Grassland Ecosystems

  A team of Chinese scientists has discovered a link between plant traits and the rhizosphere priming effect (RPE), which is the change in soil organic matter decomposition caused by roots and microbes.

  Sep 20, 2023