This journal publishes research on ecological processes, focusing on plant communities, carbon cycling, and microbial interactions. Articles investigate factors influencing biodiversity, ecosystem functions, and responses to environmental changes such as land-use change, climate warming, and pollution. The scope includes studies on nutrient limitation, water use strategies, and the impacts of invasive species and human activities on various ecosystems, from mountains and grasslands to urban and aquatic environments.
LOCKSS, Portico, Koninklijke Bibliotheek; Library of Congress; National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences, CLOCKSS
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Primary language documented?
English
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Ecological ModelingQ1
EcologyQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
EcologyEnvironmental Sciences
Scopus Categories
Ecological ModelingEcology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics StudiesSoil Carbon and Nitrogen DynamicsLand Use and Ecosystem ServicesPlant Water Relations and Carbon DynamicsSpecies Distribution and Climate ChangeWildlife Ecology and ConservationConservation, Biodiversity, and Resource ManagementFire effects on ecosystemsRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyPlant and animal studies