Leaf litter contributes to the functioning of aquatic ecosystems through allochthonous inputs of carbon, nitrogen and other elements. In many freshwater ecosystems, leaf litter inputs are among the most important cross-ecosystem ...

Wetlands are amongst the world’s most important ecosystems providing many direct and indirect benefits to local communities. The majority of South Africans residing in rural areas depends mostly on natural resources for ...

Wetlands play a crucial role in nutrient and biogeochemical cycles and are among the most productive of ecosystems. Physical and biological processes are involved in the distribution and protection of organic matter in ...