Late Oligocene-early Miocene birth of the Taklimakan Desert. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2015 Significance The formation of the Taklimakan Desert marked a major geological event in central Asia during the Cenozoic, with far-reaching impacts. Deposition of both eolian sand dunes in the basin center and the genetically equivalent loessite along the basin margins provide evidence for the birth of the Taklimakan Desert.
Zheng H +7 more
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High Proportions of Radiation-Resistant Strains in Culturable Bacteria from the Taklimakan Desert [PDF]
Biology, 2022 The Taklimakan Desert located in China is the second-largest shifting sand desert in the world and is known for its harsh conditions. Types of γ-rays or UV radiation-resistant bacterial strains have been isolated from this desert.
Yang Liu +8 more
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Analysis on the desert adaptability of indigenous sheep in the southern edge of Taklimakan Desert [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 The southern margin of the Taklimakan Desert is characterized by low rainfall, heavy sandstorms, sparse vegetation and harsh ecological environment. The indigenous sheep in this area are rich in resources, with the advantages of perennial estrus and good
Cheng-long Zhang +6 more
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Characteristics of land-atmosphere interaction parameters in hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 AbstractThe importance of the energy exchange between the land surface and the atmosphere can be characterized by bulk transfer coefficients for momentum, Cd, and heat, Ch. The diurnal and monthly variations of both bulk transfer coefficients and lengths of surface roughness are analyzed.
Liu Y, Meng X, Mamtimin A, He Q.
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Taxonomic and functional diversity of alkali-tolerant bacteria enriched from the Taklimakan Desert [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyThe Taklimakan Desert is a naturally alkaline ecosystem harboring a rich diversity of alkali-resistant microorganisms. However, systematic studies on their distribution, diversity, and biotechnological potential remain limited.
Feng Wen +5 more
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Microbial Community Structure in the Taklimakan Desert: The Importance of Nutrient Levels in Medium and Culture Methods [PDF]
BiologyAlthough the Taklimakan Desert lacks the necessary nutrients and conditions to support an extensive ecosystem, it is a treasure trove of extremophile resources with special structures and functions.
Feng Wen +4 more
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Evaluation of CAMEL over the Taklimakan Desert Using Field Observations [PDF]
Land, 2023 Infrared (IR) land surface emissivity (LSE) plays an important role in numerical weather prediction (NWP) models through the satellite radiance assimilation.
Yufen Ma +5 more
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Precipitation extremes observed over and around the Taklimakan Desert, China. [PDF]
PeerJ, 2023 The Taklimakan Desert (TD) is the largest desert in China located in the Tarim Basin (TB) in China’s arid region. This study is a review of the change in precipitation and its extremes since 1961 and the high-impact extreme precipitation events in 2012–2021, particularly in 2021, with a focus on the TD along with the surrounding oases and mountainous ...
Li M, Yao J.
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Vertical Structure of Dust Aerosols Observed by a Ground-Based Raman Lidar with Polarization Capabilities in the Center of the Taklimakan Desert [PDF]
Remote Sensing, 2022 The vertical structure of dust properties in desert sources is crucial for evaluating their long-range transportation and radiative forcing. To investigate vertical profiles of dust optical properties in the Taklimakan Desert, we conducted ground-based ...
Shuang Zhang +10 more
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Fractal features of soil grain-size distribution in a typical Tamarix cones in the Taklimakan Desert, China [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2022 Tamarix cones play key roles in preventing sand erosion and maintaining regional ecosystem stability. This study aimed to explore the characteristics of soil grain size distribution (GSD) in Tamarix cones across the Taklimakan Desert, verify the ...
Zhengwu Dong +5 more
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