Fonctionnement écologique et gestion durable des agrosystèmes bananiers et ananas

Herbivore versus detritivore effect on decomposition through leaf conversion into faeces

Abstract In terrestrial ecosystems, plant residues can reach the soil as senesced leaf litter or green leaves, and both types can be transformed by invertebrates into detritivore or herbivore faeces. Yet, the consequences of this conversion on decomposition rates and soil fertili...