Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review
Abstract: Aim To evaluate the general situation of studies on the decomposition of organic matter in aquatic environments in the subtropical region of South America. Methods We compiled publications (1990-2018) with a combination of words referring to decomposition, debris, aquatic environments an...
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| author | Pâmela Rodrigues Gayer Andréa Luiza de Mattos de Moraes Pablo Santos Guimarães Fabiana Gonçalves Barbosa Edélti Faria Albertoni Luiz Ubiratan Hepp |
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| description | Abstract: Aim To evaluate the general situation of studies on the decomposition of organic matter in aquatic environments in the subtropical region of South America. Methods We compiled publications (1990-2018) with a combination of words referring to decomposition, debris, aquatic environments and South American countries with subtropical climate. The characteristics of the publications were analysed over time. Results A total of 1,042 publications were found, with 106 specifically addressing the purpose of this study. For subtropical climates in South America, this research topic is incipient. Most studies were carried out in streams (39.6%) and studied the decomposition process and associated invertebrates (42.5%). There is a great deficiency of studies in lentic environments (e.g. lakes, 10%). Conclusion Studies on the decomposition of organic detritus in aquatic ecosystems in the subtropical region of South America are still emerging. While the knowledge about the role of shredders is more or less understood, the importance of microorganisms on the decomposition process still needs to be better evaluated. Finally, our study demonstrated that scientific collaboration boosted publication on the topic. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-af1d2bf40f494b388a9515c167a538c72022-12-22T04:16:09ZengAssociação Brasileira de LimnologiaActa Limnologica Brasiliensia2179-975X2021-04-013310.1590/s2179-975x2420Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric reviewPâmela Rodrigues Gayerhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9506-0978Andréa Luiza de Mattos de Moraeshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-1441-1911Pablo Santos Guimarãeshttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3266-1869Fabiana Gonçalves Barbosahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4552-7346Edélti Faria Albertonihttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5966-4686Luiz Ubiratan Hepphttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8499-9549Abstract: Aim To evaluate the general situation of studies on the decomposition of organic matter in aquatic environments in the subtropical region of South America. Methods We compiled publications (1990-2018) with a combination of words referring to decomposition, debris, aquatic environments and South American countries with subtropical climate. The characteristics of the publications were analysed over time. Results A total of 1,042 publications were found, with 106 specifically addressing the purpose of this study. For subtropical climates in South America, this research topic is incipient. Most studies were carried out in streams (39.6%) and studied the decomposition process and associated invertebrates (42.5%). There is a great deficiency of studies in lentic environments (e.g. lakes, 10%). Conclusion Studies on the decomposition of organic detritus in aquatic ecosystems in the subtropical region of South America are still emerging. While the knowledge about the role of shredders is more or less understood, the importance of microorganisms on the decomposition process still needs to be better evaluated. Finally, our study demonstrated that scientific collaboration boosted publication on the topic.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2179-975X2021000100202&tlng=enleaf degradationorganic detritusecological processesscientific productionaquatic metabolism |
| spellingShingle | Pâmela Rodrigues Gayer Andréa Luiza de Mattos de Moraes Pablo Santos Guimarães Fabiana Gonçalves Barbosa Edélti Faria Albertoni Luiz Ubiratan Hepp Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review Acta Limnologica Brasiliensia leaf degradation organic detritus ecological processes scientific production aquatic metabolism |
| title | Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review |
| title_full | Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review |
| title_fullStr | Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review |
| title_short | Organic matter decomposition in subtropical South America aquatic environments: a systematic and scientometric review |
| title_sort | organic matter decomposition in subtropical south america aquatic environments a systematic and scientometric review |
| topic | leaf degradation organic detritus ecological processes scientific production aquatic metabolism |
| url | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2179-975X2021000100202&tlng=en |
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