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A mosaic of microclimates: biodiversity outcomes and wildlife habitat potential in large‐scale solar facilities

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rapid global expansion of photovoltaic (PV) solar facilities, now comprising nearly 80% of the recent and projected growth of renewable electricity, represents one of the most significant land‐use changes of the 21st century. While PV facilities are critical for decarbonising energy systems, their large spatial footprint and infrastructure
Tom Armstrong, Caleb L. Loughran, Joshua R. Ennen, Kristoffer H. Wild, Eric J. Nordberg   +4 more
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Genome‐wide identification of MsAlkB family genes and functional analysis of MsALKBH2 as an RNA m6A eraser in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) subject to drought stress

Grassland Research
Background N6‐methyladenosine (m6A), the most prevalent mRNA modification in plants, plays a pivotal role in developmental processes and stress responses.
Xianglong Zhao, Jie Zhao, Hui Zhang, Yan Li, Chao Sui, Wengang Xie, Zhipeng Liu, Mingjia Chen, Wenxian Liu   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Integrating Herbivore Population Dynamics Into a Global Land Biosphere Model: Plugging Animals Into the Earth System

Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems, 2017
Mammalian herbivores are an essential component of grassland and savanna ecosystems, and with feedbacks to the climate system. To date, the response and feedbacks of mammalian herbivores to changes in both abiotic and biotic factors are poorly quantified
Shree R. S. Dangal, Hanqin Tian, Chaoqun Lu, Wei Ren, Shufen Pan, Jia Yang, Nicola Di Cosmo, Amy Hessl   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A phytosociology survey and vegetation description of inselbergs in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site, South Africa

Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 2015
No previous scientific surveys have been conducted on inselbergs in the Drakensberg. The aim of this study was to collect specimens, identify, describe and name the vegetation clusters and assess biogeographical connections with other Afromontane regions.
Robert F. Brand, Nacelle Collins, P. Johann du Preez   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The evidence base for ranger patrol effectiveness in conservation and how to improve it

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Ranger patrols are a cornerstone of wildlife protection efforts around the world and occur across all ecological governance systems. Evidence that patrols reduce threats to wildlife and enable their recovery has not been systematically examined previously.
Trina Rytwinski, Robert S. A. Pickles, Matthew J. Muir, Steven J. Cooke, Joseph R. Bennett, Lisa A. Kelly, Adrienne Smith, Cynthia Cadet, Dwi N. Adhiasto, Inés Arroyo Quiroz, Mark D. Booton, Daphne P. Carlson, Drew T. Cronin, Anthony Dancer, Meredith L. Gore, Jennifer R. B. Miller, Stephen F. Pires, Amy Pokempner, James Slade, Andrew M. Lemieux   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Native grass breeding: Priority needs and strategic approaches

Grassland Research
Native grasses possess extensive ecological adaptability, such as cold, drought, and salt tolerance, and tolerance to poor soil conditions. They play a crucial role in ensuring food security and ecological security.
Xueming Dong, Wenxian Liu, Zhipeng Liu
doaj   +1 more source

Nutrients uptake and balance by different intensity of grassland utilization

Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2007
In 2003–2005 it was solved the issue about the nutrient balance in the permanent grasslands of Research Institute for Cattle Breeding Rapotín. In trial it was used these types of utilization: 1.
Jozef Ržonca, Pavlína Mičová, Marie Svozilová, Antonín Macek, Marie Štýbnarová   +4 more
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Dynamics of biotic resistance to plant invasions

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biotic resistance, the reduction in invasion success caused by native communities, plays an important role in the long‐term dynamics of biological invasions. A large body of empirical research on biotic resistance has accumulated since the last comprehensive review on the subject 20 years ago, enabling us to achieve a refined understanding of ...
Christine S. Sheppard, Joshua I. Brian, Wayne Dawson, Petr Dostál, Franz Essl, Michal Gruntman, Tina Heger, Mark van Kleunen, Mialy Razanajatovo, Lena C. Reimann, Frank M. Schurr, Montserrat Vilà, Florencia A. Yannelli, Marina Golivets   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Climate change effects on biomass and greenhouse gas emissions are ameliorated by nontoxic endophytes in southeastern USA transition zone tall fescue pastures

Grassland Research
Background The plant–microbe interaction between tall fescue and its endophyte Epichloë coenophiala can affect ecosystem responses to changing rainfall patterns and increasing temperatures.
Rebecca K. McGrail, Jonathan D. Moore, A. Elizabeth Carlisle, Jim A. Nelson, Rebecca L. McCulley   +4 more
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Resistance, Resilience, and Recovery Time of Grasslands in Response to Different Drought Patterns

Remote Sensing
Resistance, resilience, and recovery time are critical for quantifying the stability of grasslands in response to drought disturbances. Few studies have simultaneously considered both drought intensity and duration to analyze the stability of different ...
Huilin Yu, Lin Zhu, Xinrui He, Yun Chen, Yishu Zhu, Futian Liu   +5 more
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