Continuity of eastern Beringian megafauna phylogenetic diversity following deposition of the Late Pleistocene Dawson tephra. [PDF]
Wanket C +7 more
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ABSTRACT The raindrop size distribution (DSD) plays an essential role in understanding rain attenuation effects at extremely high frequencies (EHFs). Over 1 year of DSD measurements was taken at different Köppen–Geiger climate classifications within the United States. Optical disdrometers from Thies Clima were used to measure both the size and velocity
Eugene S. Hong +3 more
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Old cemeteries help to protect endangered and protected vascular plant species in the Right-Bank of Dnipro Grass Steppe District, southern Ukraine. [PDF]
Skobel N, Moysiyenko I.
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ABSTRACT Recovering ancient DNA from environmental samples is transforming the way we understand historical ecosystems. While high‐throughput sequencing of the total DNA in environmental samples (shotgun metagenomic sequencing) reveals the taxonomic contents of these samples, the genetic signals of some taxa (e.g., eukaryotes) can be weak compared to ...
Nicole R. Foster +11 more
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The Patterns of Altitudinal Gradient Differentiation in the Morphological Traits of <i>Calliptamus italicus</i> (L.) (Orthoptera: Acridoidea) and Their Environmental Driving Mechanisms in the Desert Steppe in the Ili River Basin. [PDF]
Abulaiti A +12 more
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ABSTRACT Leymus chinensis (sheepgrass), a dominant perennial grass of the Eurasian Steppe, is a crucial source of carbohydrates and energy for ruminants. However, the lignocellulose recalcitrance severely limits its digestibility. Here, we targeted xylan, a major hemicellulose interacting with cellulose and lignin in cell wall. To improve digestibility,
Mengjie Zhao +18 more
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Environmental Heterogeneity Drives Distinct Spatial Distribution Patterns of Microbial Co-Occurring Species Across Different Grassland Types. [PDF]
Liu W +8 more
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Collective Care and Rural Transitions: The Role of Empathy in Addressing Land Degradation
ABSTRACT Land degradation in rural areas is often addressed through technical and economic measures, while the relational and emotional dimensions of governance remain underexplored. This study examines how empathy operates within participatory land governance, drawing on a participatory scenario planning (PSP) workshop conducted in the Târnava Mare ...
Ruxandra Malina Petrescu‐Mag +2 more
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Editorial: Interactive effects of climate change and human activities on plant productivity in grassland and cropland ecosystems. [PDF]
Li Y +5 more
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On the Temporal Variability of Precipitation in Iraq: Arid‐Wet Years and Extreme Events
Daily and monthly precipitation data in Iraq display high seasonal to interdecadal variability, with arid and wet years that have very distinct seasonal cycles. Monthly rainfall is significantly correlated with the Indian Ocean Dipole. Extreme events are identified and classified as belonging to four different weather patterns, allowing to obtain daily
Ali Raheem Al‐Nassar +2 more
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