Raul Ochoa-Hueso

I am interested in understanding the effects of global change on the biodiversity of terrestrial ecosystems and their functioning, for which I use a wide range of experimental and analytical approaches. In my studies, I typically consider communities of microorganisms, plants, soil invertebrates and crytogams (biocrusts), and usually focus on the role of soils and climate as modulators of community response. I am also interested in understanding how global change impacts affect key ecosystem services such as soil fertility, nutrient cycling and above-ground and below-ground carbon storage.