Comparative analysis of morphological traits and photosynthetic parameters as well as carbon accumulation characteristics of six typical shrub species in the Qilian Mountains [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceIntroductionShrubs are key components of arid ecosystems, and their functional traits directly influence ecological adaptability and productivity.
Rong Zhou +11 more
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The Glacier Inventory Dataset of the Qilian Mountains for the Period 2018–2019 [PDF]
Scientific DataThe Qilian Mountains are located in the arid region of northwestern China and represent a vital ecological functional zone in this area. Glaciers in the Qilian Mountains, as the primary source of freshwater, play a crucial role in regulating the regional
Xiang Qin +4 more
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Remote Sensing, 2022 Located at the junction between the continental climate region and marine climate region, the Qilian Mountains have experienced significant climate change. Vegetation phenology in the Qilian Mountains is sensitive to climate change. However, the response
Cheng Li, Wen Zhang, Lulu Gao
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The Impact of Artificial Restoration of Alpine Grasslands in the Qilian Mountains on Vegetation, Soil Bacteria, and Soil Fungal Community Diversity [PDF]
MicroorganismsTo understand how the soil microbial community structure responds to vegetation restoration in alpine mining areas, this study specifically examines the grassland ecosystem in the Qianmalong mining area of the Qilian Mountains after five years of ...
Xiaomei Yang +5 more
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Variation in the snow cover on the Qilian Mountains and its causes in the early 21st century
Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 2016 Based on MODIS data, we analyzed the spatial distribution and the intra- and inter-annual variations of the snow cover in the Qilian Mountains. In addition to discussing regional climate, we discussed the reasons for the snow cover pattern variations ...
Youyan Jiang +2 more
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Environmental Controls on Evapotranspiration and Its Components in a Qinghai Spruce Forest in the Qilian Mountains [PDF]
PlantsQinghai spruce forests, found in the Qilian mountains, are a typical type of water conservation forest and play an important role in regulating the regional water balance and quantifying the changes and controlling factors for evapotranspiration (ET) and
Guanlong Gao +12 more
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Ensemble Modeling Reveals Severe Contraction of Dhole's (<i>Cuon alpinus</i> Pallas, 1811) Suitable Habitat and Future Climate Refugia Across China. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThe dhole (Cuon alpinus), an endangered carnivore species and one of China's highest‐level protected animals, faces significant threats from both climate change and human disturbance. Since the 1980s, dhole habitat has dramatically shrunk by approximately half, with the current main stronghold being the Qinghai‐Tibet Plateau.
Huang T +11 more
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Vegetation communities and soil properties along the restoration process of the Jinqianghe mine site in the Qilian Mountains, China [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceThe study explores the impact of mine grassland restoration on plant communities and soil properties in alpine grasslands, a subject of significant interest due to the observed relationship between grassland changes, plant communities, and soil ...
Xiaomei Yang +7 more
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Study of the effects of land use change on water yield in the Qilian Mountains in western China
Ecological IndicatorsThe Qilian Mountains serve as significant ecological security barriers in the western region of China. Their continuous and stable water supply is essential for the sustainability of the human oasis in the Hexi Corridor, as well as for the maintenance of
Chao Wang, Kaiming Li
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Future Projection of Extreme Precipitation Indices over the Qilian Mountains under Global Warming [PDF]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023 Yanzhao Li, Xiang Qin, Yushuo Liu
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