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First long-term detection of paleo-oceanic signature of dust aerosol at the southern marginal area of the Taklimakan Desert [PDF]

Scientific Reports, 2018
We firstly conducted a long-term in-situ field measurement at a marginal area (Hotan) of the southern Taklimakan Desert covering all four seasons. Detailed chemical characterization of dust aerosol over Hotan showed several unconventional features ...
Qi Zhou, Juan Li, Jian Xu, Xiaofei Qin, Congrui Deng, Joshua S. Fu, Qiongzhen Wang, Mijiti Yiming, Kan Huang, Guoshun Zhuang   +9 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, Chunjie Liu, Jihu Zhang, Langman Zheng, Qianqian Chang, Zilong Cui, Shudong Liu   +6 more
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The construction of shelterbelts along the desert highway has increased the carbon sequestration capacity of the Taklimakan Desert, China

Ecological Informatics
Human endeavors exert profound influences on the storage of carbon and the net primary productivity (NPP) of land, particularly in the environmentally sensitive arid territories.
Chenglong Zhou, Hajigul Sayit, Meiqi Song   +2 more
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Taxonomic and functional diversity of alkali-tolerant bacteria enriched from the Taklimakan Desert [PDF]

Frontiers in Microbiology
The 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.
Linquan Bai, Xia Zhanfeng
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Microbial Community Structure in the Taklimakan Desert: The Importance of Nutrient Levels in Medium and Culture Methods [PDF]

Biology
Although 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, Siyuan Wu, Xiaoxia Luo, Linquan Bai, Zhanfeng Xia   +4 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, Donglei Mao, Mao Ye, Shengyu Li, Xiaodong Ma, Suiyunhao Liu   +5 more
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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

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, Jianrong Bi, Zhongwei Huang   +2 more
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Integrated photovoltaic-agriculture systems enhance soil health in desert ecosystems: evidence from microbial biomass and nutrient synergies [PDF]

Scientific Reports
This study systematically evaluated the effects of three typical desert restoration models in the Hobq Desert—the integrated photovoltaic-agriculture model (PV-Ag), the artificial shrub aerial seeding model (ASS), and the bare sand with photovoltaic ...
Mingjie Ma, Fan Yang, Xiannian Zheng, Xinghua Yang, Ali Mamtimin, Chenglong Zhou, Chaofan Li, Wen Huo, Xinqian Zheng, Tianhe Wang, Peng He, Qing Gong   +11 more
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Changes in Potential Suitable Habitats, Species Turnover, and Conservation Gaps of Wild Plants in the Tarim Basin, China. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Using ensemble species distribution models for 608 wild plant species, this study assessed future changes in potential suitable habitats, species richness, species turnover, and conservation gaps in the Tarim Basin under climate change. The results show shrinking and fragmented high‐richness areas, increasing habitat loss risk, and high species ...
Chen Q, Dou Z, Wei C, Zhu L, Wang J, Li B, Zhai J, Li Z.   +7 more
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Vertical Observational Evidence of Dust Aerosol Radiative Forcing on the Atmospheric Boundary Layer Over the Taklimakan Desert, China

Atmospheric Science Letters
Over land, the typical atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) depth ranges from 1000 to 2000 m. However, the Taklimakan Desert (TD) exhibits an exceptionally deep ABL that can extend vertically to altitudes between 4000 and 6000 m. While dust aerosol radiative
Lu Meng, Qing He, Zhimin Yi, Tianliang Zhao, Fan Yang, Congzhen Zhu, Tianhe Wang   +6 more
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