Effects of rocky desertification on soil bacterial community in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyThe makeup of soil microbial communities may serve as a crucial predictor of the alpine grassland ecosystem. Climate change and human disturbance have resulted in intensified ecosystem degradation, such as grassland rocky desertification, which may ...
Shan Li +20 more
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Effect of nanoparticles on the growth of okra cultivated in soil affected by rocky desertification. [PDF]
Sci RepThis study investigated the influence of various nanoparticles (NPs), including carbon-based NPs, Al2O3-NPs, SiO2-NPs, and TiO2-NPs, on the growth and physiology of okra plants cultivated in soil impacted by rocky desertification. The morphological characteristics, photosynthetic parameters, antioxidant capacity, nutrient uptake of the okra plants, and
Wang J +6 more
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Ecological stoichiometry comparison of the plant-litter-soil system of Quercus rehderiana in different rocky desertification habitats [PDF]
BMC Plant BiologyAims Carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) stoichiometry serves as a crucial indicator of interconnected biogeochemical cycles in terrestrial ecosystems, influencing nutrient limitation patterns, elemental balance and coupling, as well as plant ...
Xiaolong Bai +4 more
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Extracting Information on Rocky Desertification from Satellite Images: A Comparative Study [PDF]
Remote Sensing, 2021 Rocky desertification occurs in many karst terrains of the world and poses major challenges for regional sustainable development. Remotely sensed data can provide important information on rocky desertification.
Junwei Pu +2 more
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Relationships between nitrogen-fixing bacteria community structure in Vicia villosa nodules, soil properties and rocky desertification degree in karst area southwest China. [PDF]
PLoS ONERocky desertification, a common phenomenon in karst ecosystems, significantly impacts soil fertility and vegetation restoration. Therefore, understanding the relationship between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and soil properties under different degrees of ...
Yuanyuan Qi +6 more
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The Stoichiometric Characteristics of Liana Leaves in Different Rocky Desertification Habitats
DiversityLianas play a crucial role in forest species diversity, biomass, nutrient cycling, and vegetation restoration. To date, numerous studies on the stoichiometric characteristics of liana leaves have predominantly focused on temperate, subtropical, and ...
Xiaolong Bai +5 more
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Microclimatic Influences on Soil Nitrogen Dynamics and Plant Diversity Across Rocky Desertification Gradients in Southwest China [PDF]
PlantsSoil active nitrogen (N) fractions are essential for plant growth and nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. While previous studies have primarily focused on the impact of vegetation restoration on soil active nitrogen in karst ecosystems, the role ...
Qian Wu +5 more
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Geomatics, Natural Hazards and RiskAs a new vegetation index, kernel normalized difference vegetation index (KNDVI) has great advantages in monitoring regional land degradation and vegetation status.
Bing Guo
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Contribution of Litter and Root to Soil Nutrients in Different Rocky Desertification Grasslands in a Karst Area [PDF]
PlantsLitter and root decomposition is an important source of soil organic matter and nutrients. To ascertain the contribution of litter and root to natural grassland nutrients in rocky desertification areas, from March 2017 to January 2018, the continuous ...
Yuefeng Wang +6 more
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Open GeosciencesRocky desertification is a pressing environmental concern in Southwest China, and it significantly impacts local living conditions and regional sustainability. Employing remote sensing on a macro scale, this study focuses on identifying and analyzing the
Honghai Kuang
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