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Copper Complexation by Dissolved Organic Matter in arid Soils: A Voltametric Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
A voltammetric method was used to estimate the complexing capacity of water extracts from both desert soils sampled at the root zone of creosote and salt cedar plants, and in soils from interspace or background regions where no vegetative influence was ...
Hodge, Vernon F., Steinberg, Spencer M.
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The Function of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Associated with Drought Stress Resistance in Native Plants of Arid Desert Ecosystems: A Review

open access: yesDiversity, 2023
Drought stress profoundly affects native desert plants’ survival and performance. Among all the abiotic stresses, drought is considered a major constraint that influences the structure and functions of desert ecosystems.
Tareq A. Madouh, Ali M. Quoreshi
doaj   +1 more source

Phylogenetic structure and formation mechanism of shrub communities in arid and semiarid areas of the Mongolian Plateau [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The mechanisms of species coexistence within a community have always been the focus in ecological research. Community phylogenetic structure reflects the relationship of historical processes, regional environments, and interactions between species, and ...
Dong, Lei   +9 more
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Similarities and differences in the rhizosphere biota among different ephemeral desert plants in Gurbantünggüt Desert

open access: yesEnvironmental Sciences Europe, 2023
Background The interactions between rhizosphere microbial community and ephemeral desert plants strongly affect the ecological protection, restoration and reconstruction in deserts.
Yang Yang   +3 more
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Priming of Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoides seeds in seaweed extract improved seed germination, plant growth and performance under salinity conditions

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
Citrullus lanatus var. Colocynthoide “Gurum” is an unconventional crop that can be utilized as a new source of edible oil and has the ability to grow in a variety of harsh conditions.
Asmaa M. Radwan   +4 more
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Integrating experimental model, LC-MS/MS chemical analysis, and systems biology approach to investigate the possible antidiabetic effect and mechanisms of Matricaria aurea (Golden Chamomile) in type 2 diabetes mellitus

open access: yesFrontiers in Pharmacology, 2022
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a heterogeneous disease with numerous abnormal targets and pathways involved in insulin resistance, low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, beta cell dysfunction, and epigenetic factors.
Yassin Ismail   +7 more
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Effect of different planting locations in Egypt on volatile oil of geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) plant

open access: yesJournal of Basic and Applied Research in Biomedicine, 2022
This work was carried out during the two successive seasons (2012/2013 and 2013/2014) to investigate the effect of different planting locations on quantity and quality of Pelargnium graveolens L. volatile oil.
M Abd El-Wahab, W Toaima, E Hamed
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Bistability and regular spatial patterns in arid ecosystems. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
A variety of patterns observed in ecosystems can be explained by resource–concentration mechanisms. A resource–concentration mechanism occurs when organisms increase the lateral flow of a resource toward them, leading to a local concentration of this ...
Eppinga, M.B.   +3 more
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Desert Plant Resources and Its Characteristics in Alxa Plateau

open access: yesShuitu baochi tongbao, 2022
[Objective] The family and genus composition, life forms, water ecotypes, conservation plants, and resource plants among the plants in the Alxa Plateau desert area were analyzed in order to provide a basis for the rational development and utilization of ...
Song Zhaobin, Xin Zhiming, Zhu Yajuan
doaj   +1 more source

Reproduction and Dispersal of Biological Soil Crust Organisms [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Biological soil crusts (BSCs) consist of a diverse and highly integrated community of organisms that effectively colonize and collectively stabilize soil surfaces.
Aanderud, Zachary T.   +7 more
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