Global evidence of positive biodiversity effects on spatial ecosystem stability in natural grasslands
Biodiversity–productivity relationships in natural ecosystems are highly variable, although positive relationships are most common. Here, using HerbDivNet data, the authors show that biodiversity stabilizes rather than increases plant productivity in natural grasslands at the global scale.
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Main Authors: | Yongfan Wang, Marc W. Cadotte, Yuxin Chen, Lauchlan H. Fraser, Yuhua Zhang, Fengmin Huang, Shan Luo, Nayun Shi, Michel Loreau |
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Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2019
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/eeec60bcc37340479c5af1fd8891c5b3 |
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