The Assumptions of the Tea Bag Index and Their Implications: A Reply to Mori 2025

Sarneel, Judith M.; Atkins, Jeff W.; Augusto, Laurent; Barel, Janna M.; Duddigan, Sarah; Fanin, Nicolas; Hefting, Mariet M.; Lembrechts, Jonas J.; Marin, Cesar; McDaniel, Marshall D.; Montagnani, Leonardo; Parkhurst, Tina; Bon, Matteo Petit; Sofo, Adriano; Keuskamp, Joost A.

Abstract

Responding to Mori (2025), we discuss that the simplifications and implications of the Tea Bag Index are essential to its ease of use. However, they necessitate careful attention, especially regarding the appropriate incubation time. Aligning with Mori (2025), we call for a deeper understanding of the interpretation of k_TBI.

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Título según WOS: ID WOS:001469153900001 Not found in local WOS DB
Título de la Revista: ECOLOGY LETTERS
Volumen: 28
Número: 4
Editorial: Wiley
Fecha de publicación: 2025
DOI:

10.1111/ele.70117

Notas: ISI