A special issue of the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment lays the foundation for pursuing structural diversity as a new research direction in ecology. The issue, funded by the National ...

Biological diversity, or "biodiversity," refers to variability found at all levels of biology. Biodiversity is commonly broken down into three levels or types: genetic diversity, species diversity, ...

Scientists from around the world have produced a new analysis -- believed to be the most detailed study of specialized ecological data from global forests -- that is furthering science's understanding ...

High-resolution satellite images that captured multispectral data recorded the reflections of light from plant leaves. These data are not only of great research importance, providing valuable insights ...

Researchers have found that mycorrhizas promote greater tree species diversity in North American forests. Fungi, specifically those that are "mycorrhizal," are natural allies of the forest because ...

As the health of ecosystems in regions around the globe declines due to a variety of rising threats, scientists continue to seek clues to help prevent future collapses. A new analysis by scientists ...