P.-J. Ke

Functional coexistence theory: a mechanistic framework linking biodiversity to ecosystem function

The paper develops a theoretical framework linking species coexistence to ecosystem function by identifying three components that determine community function.

Realistic time-lags and litter dynamics alter predictions of plant-soil feedback across generations

The study shows that seasonal time lags and litter dynamics alter microbial community responses and plant coexistence predictions in plant-soil feedback experiments.

Multiple climate change factors jointly increase the competitiveness of a C4 grass against its C3 competitor

This study shows that combined climate factors increase C4 grass competitiveness against C3 grass in mixed growth conditions.

Different mycorrhizal nutrient acquisition strategies shape tree species competition and coexistence dynamics

The paper tests how mycorrhizal strategies and nutrient conditions affect competitive outcomes between ectomycorrhizal and arbuscular mycorrhizal tree species.

Different methods for niche and fitness differences computation offer contrasting explanations of species coexistence

The paper compares four methods for quantifying niche and fitness differences in species coexistence, finding they often disagree on the factors driving coexistence.

The effect of non-linear competitive interactions on quantifying niche and fitness differences

This study compares two methods for decomposing niche and fitness differences in community models, showing that nonlinear methods provide more accurate insights into stabilizing and equalizing mechanisms.

Coexistence theory and the frequency dependence of priority effects

The paper examines priority effects through the lens of coexistence theory, finding that only positive frequency dependence is compatible with stabilizing and equalizing mechanisms.