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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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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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 ...
Li M, Yao J.
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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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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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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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Polarization Lidar Measurements of Dust Optical Properties at the Junction of the Taklimakan Desert–Tibetan Plateau [PDF]
Remote Sensing, 2022 Previous studies have shown that dust aerosols may accelerate the melting of snow and glaciers over the Tibetan Plateau. To investigate the vertical structure of dust aerosols, we conducted a ground-based observation by using multi-wavelength ...
Qingqing Dong +8 more
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Saltation Activity on Non-Dust Days in the Taklimakan Desert, China
Remote Sensing, 2022 Dust aerosols persistently affect nearly all landscapes worldwide, and the saltation activity caused by dusty weather (e.g., dust days) releases considerable amounts of aerosol into the atmosphere.
Xinghua Yang +6 more
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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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Link between the aboveground and belowground biomass allocation with growing of Tamarix sp. seedlings in the hinterland of Taklimakan Desert, China. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2023 The morphological characteristics and biomass allocation can reflect plant adaptive strategies to the environment. Tamarix sp. is an excellent shrub species used for windbreaks and fixing sand in the desert of northwest China.
Erkin F +4 more
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