G. Albert

Improving forest ecosystem functions by optimizing tree species spatial arrangement

The paper shows that increasing tree species spatial heterogeneity in forests improves litter decomposition and nitrogen cycling by 45%.

High within-tree leaf trait variation and its response to species diversity and soil nutrients

The paper quantifies intra-individual leaf trait variation in a subtropical forest and shows its complex interaction with soil nutrients and species diversity.

Biodiversity and local interaction complexity promote sustainable fisheries in large food webs

This study uses a synthetic model to show that fishing impacts on species depend on trophic level, local interaction complexity, and biodiversity, suggesting sustainable fisheries should target low trophic level species in high biodiversity ecosystems.

Was facial width-to-height ratio subject to sexual selection pressures? A life course approach.

The paper examines whether facial width-to-height ratio (fWHR) is a secondary sexual characteristic by analyzing ontogenetic patterns across age and sex in two populations.