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Plant-Animal Interactions

Effects of increasing shrubs in arctic tundra on associated arthropods and migratory songbirds

Poster Number:  54 Presenter/Primary Author:  Laura Gough In areas across the Arctic, shrubs are becoming more abundant, altering habitat for consumer species.

Greenfall production by animals in the Chihuahuan Desert influences decomposition by altering litter quality and distribution

Poster Number:  19 Presenter/Primary Author:  Jane G. Smith Most leaf inputs into aboveground litter pools occur after plant resorption of leaf nutrients during senescence, thus reducing the concentration of decomposition-limiting nutrients like nitrogen (N

Communicating LTER Science Part I and II

Working Group Reports Final reports:  Comm Sci Working Group Report for LTER ASM 2012.pdf Participant list:  Attendees Communicating LTER Science WG Sessions 1 and 2.pdf The LTER 30-year review identified improving communication of LTER science as a high priority. Session:  Working Group Session 1 - Monday Working Group Session 5 - Wednesday Room Assignment:  Ruesch Auditorium - Sweet (50)

 
 
Background Photo by: Nicole Hansen - Jornada (JRN) LTER