Primary succession is the process of ecological growth starting from completely barren or newly exposed land, after a volcanic eruption, for instance, when there is rock but no soil for plants to ...

Researchers from the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that human activities ...

Cyst-like resting cells The pioneer phase, or the initial stage of ecological succession, begins when microbial life starts re-establishing itself in the burned soil environment.

Early in succession, fast-growing microbial species adapted to the harsh conditions created by fire find an opportunity to thrive. Among these tiny warriors are members of the phylum Actinobacteria.

Ecological succession is the term used by scientists to describe the process by which a biological community evolves over time. Primary succession is the process of ecological growth starting from ...