Comparison of plant diversity-carbon storage relationships along altitudinal gradients in temperate forests and shrublands.

ABSTRACT: Understanding the mechanisms underlying the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem function (BEF) is critical for the implementation of productive and resilient ecosystem management. However, the differences in BEF relationships along altitudinal gradients between forests and shrublands are poorly understood, impeding the ability to manage terrestrial ecosystems and promote their carbon sinks. Using data from 37962 trees of 115 temperate forest and 134 shrubland plots of Taihang Mountains Priority Reserve, we analyzed the effects of species diversity, structural diversity, climate factors and soil moisture on carbon storage along altitudinal gradients in temperate forests and shrublands. We found that: (1) Structural diversity, rather than species diversity, mainly promoted carbon

SUBMITTER: Lu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10453807 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature