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  • Ecology
  • Riverine ecosystems
  • Environmental science

Background:

  • Physical habitat degradation is widespread in river ecosystems, with limited understanding of its ecological effects.
  • Altered river hydromorphology can impact key ecosystem functions, necessitating research for sustainable management.
  • Leaf breakdown is a crucial ecosystem function influenced by various environmental factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify hydromorphological features controlling leaf breakdown in rivers.
  • To determine the spatial scales at which hydromorphological features influence ecosystem function.
  • To assess the relative importance of hydromorphological versus chemical factors on leaf breakdown.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted leaf breakdown assays at 82 river sites across France.
  • Collected data on water quality and multi-scale hydromorphological assessments.
  • Analyzed the relationship between leaf breakdown rates and environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • Hydromorphological integrity was a stronger predictor of leaf breakdown (up to 84.2%) than water chemistry.
  • Microbial leaf breakdown was primarily influenced by hydrological and morphological parameters at the catchment scale.
  • Total leaf breakdown was influenced by hydrological parameters at large scales and morphological parameters at smaller scales.

Conclusions:

  • Leaf breakdown serves as an effective biomonitoring tool for river health.
  • Hydromorphological integrity is critical for maintaining river ecosystem functioning.
  • Environmental decision-makers should prioritize hydromorphological features in river management and restoration efforts.