American black cherry; biological invasion; biogeochemical cycles; canopy foliar nutrients; heterotrophic respiration; litter; exotic species; invasive species

Invasion by the Alien Tree Prunus Serotina Alters Ecosystem Functions in a Temperate Deciduous Forest

Alien invasive species can affect large areas, often with wide-ranging impacts on ecosystem structure, function, and services. Prunus serotina is a widespread invader of European temperate forests, where it tends to form homogeneous stands and limits …