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View article: Community structure and functional traits mediate hyperspectral prediction of biomass in restored grasslands
Community structure and functional traits mediate hyperspectral prediction of biomass in restored grasslands Open
Introduction Hyperspectral techniques enable rapid non‐destructive prediction of vegetation characteristics, offering an effective method for monitoring grassland restoration status. There are still gaps in the utilization of field hypersp…
View article: Interface Alterations in Cellulose Synthases Redefine <scp>CESA</scp> Complex Assembly to Enhance Cellulosic Biomass Production
Interface Alterations in Cellulose Synthases Redefine <span>CESA</span> Complex Assembly to Enhance Cellulosic Biomass Production Open
Cellulose, a major component of plant cell walls and a critical bioeconomy resource, is synthesized by cellulose synthase complexes (CSCs). Understanding the assembly and function of CSCs, driven by cellulose synthase (CESA) proteins, is e…
View article: Soybean Genotypes With Contrasting Root System Size Differ in Saline–Alkaline Tolerance
Soybean Genotypes With Contrasting Root System Size Differ in Saline–Alkaline Tolerance Open
Soybean ( Glycine max L. Merr.) is highly susceptible to saline–alkaline conditions, exhibiting significant genotypic variability in tolerance. The root system plays a pivotal role in saline–alkaline resistance, yet the precise mechanisms,…
View article: Soil Salinity Reduces Soil Carbon Storage Mainly by Decreasing Inorganic Carbon in the Ring Tarim Basin of Xinjiang, China
Soil Salinity Reduces Soil Carbon Storage Mainly by Decreasing Inorganic Carbon in the Ring Tarim Basin of Xinjiang, China Open
Saline soil is an important inorganic carbon pool and is highly susceptible to environmental change. The Tarim Basin is the largest inland basin around the world, with saline land making up approximately 20% of its total area, while few re…
View article: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mitigate cadmium stress in maize
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi mitigate cadmium stress in maize Open
Soil cadmium (Cd) pollution poses a significant environmental threat, impacting global food security and human health. Recent studies have highlighted the potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi to protect crops from various heavy m…
View article: Assessing the impact of early and terminal droughts on root growth, grain yield and yield stability in old and modern wheat cultivars on the Loess Plateau
Assessing the impact of early and terminal droughts on root growth, grain yield and yield stability in old and modern wheat cultivars on the Loess Plateau Open
Understanding changes in root traits of high-yielding genotypes that consistently perform during different drought periods is crucial for improving wheat production and yield stability. A 2-year field trial and a pot experiment were conduc…
View article: Time-domain denoising of CSAMT data base on long short-term memory
Time-domain denoising of CSAMT data base on long short-term memory Open
Controlled-source audio-frequency Magnetotellurics method (CSAMT) partially overcomes the drawbacks of weak natural field signals. However, substantial interference is an inevitable part of field surveys in practice, which negatively impac…
View article: Denoising CSAMT signals in the time domain based on long short-term memory
Denoising CSAMT signals in the time domain based on long short-term memory Open
Controlled-source audio frequency magnetotellurics (CSAMT) is an artificial-source electromagnetic technique that partially mitigates the limitations of weak natural-field signals. However, practical field surveys inevitably encounter stro…
View article: Unveiling Si’s shield: A holistic examination of Cd stress alleviation in maize through physiological and transcriptomic insights
Unveiling Si’s shield: A holistic examination of Cd stress alleviation in maize through physiological and transcriptomic insights Open
Cadmium (Cd), present in agricultural soil, poses a substantial threat to public health through the food chain, adversely affecting food crops and yield. This study examined the role of silicon (Si) in alleviating Cd stress in maize (Zea m…
View article: Variability in cadmium stress tolerance among four maize genotypes: Impacts on plant physiology, root morphology, and chloroplast microstructure
Variability in cadmium stress tolerance among four maize genotypes: Impacts on plant physiology, root morphology, and chloroplast microstructure Open
Cadmium (Cd) is detrimental to both plants and humans. Maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes exhibit variations in Cd accumulations. This study examined variations in Cd accumulation and tolerance among four maize genotypes with contrasting root m…
View article: Exploring root system architecture and anatomical variability in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seedlings
Exploring root system architecture and anatomical variability in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) seedlings Open
Background The growth of alfalfa ( Medicago sativa L.) is significantly hampered by drought and nutrient deficiencies. The identification of root architectural and anatomical characteristics holds paramount importance for the development o…
View article: Contrasting patterns of community-weighted mean traits and functional diversity in driving grassland productivity changes under N and P addition
Contrasting patterns of community-weighted mean traits and functional diversity in driving grassland productivity changes under N and P addition Open
Fertilization could influence ecosystem structure and functioning through species turnover (ST) and intraspecific trait variation (ITV), especially in nutrient limited ecosystems. To quantify the relative importance of ITV and ST in drivin…
View article: Periodical Progress in Ecophysiology and Ecology of Grassland
Periodical Progress in Ecophysiology and Ecology of Grassland Open
As one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, grasslands serve a variety of purposes in ecology, economy, culture and entertainment [...]
View article: Assessing phosphorus efficiency and tolerance in maize genotypes with contrasting root systems at the early growth stage using the semi‐hydroponic phenotyping system
Assessing phosphorus efficiency and tolerance in maize genotypes with contrasting root systems at the early growth stage using the semi‐hydroponic phenotyping system Open
Background Development of an evaluation tool to determine genotypic variation in phosphorus (P) utilization efficiency is essential to ensure crop productivity and farmers’ income under low P environments. Aims This study aimed to develop …
View article: Root system architecture and anatomical traits variability of alfalfa at the seeding stage
Root system architecture and anatomical traits variability of alfalfa at the seeding stage Open
Background and aims Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa . L) growth is largely restricted by abiotic stress such as drought and nutrient deficiency. Identifying root architectural and anatomical characteristics is of great significance for breeding …
View article: Repeatability Evaluation of Keypoint Detection Techniques in Tracking Underwater Video Frames
Repeatability Evaluation of Keypoint Detection Techniques in Tracking Underwater Video Frames Open
View article: Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Alleviate Low Phosphorus Stress in Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Root Systems
Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Alleviate Low Phosphorus Stress in Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Root Systems Open
Soil available phosphorus (P) is one of the main factors limiting plant growth and yield. This study aimed to determine the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in P-use efficiency in two maize genotypes with contrasting root systems…
View article: Genotypic variation in the tolerance to moderate cadmium toxicity among 20 maize genotypes with contrasting root systems
Genotypic variation in the tolerance to moderate cadmium toxicity among 20 maize genotypes with contrasting root systems Open
BACKGROUND Cadmium (Cd) contamination in farmland is a serious environmental and safety issue affecting plant growth, crop productivity, and human health. This study aimed to investigate genotypic variation in root morphology and Cd accumu…
View article: Leaf Photosynthetic and Functional Traits of Grassland Dominant Species in Response to Nutrient Addition on the Chinese Loess Plateau
Leaf Photosynthetic and Functional Traits of Grassland Dominant Species in Response to Nutrient Addition on the Chinese Loess Plateau Open
Leaf photosynthetic and functional traits of dominant species are important for understanding grassland community dynamics under imbalanced nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) inputs. Here, the effects of N (N0, N50, and N100, corresponding to…
View article: Biomass Allocation and Competitive Ability of a Semiarid Perennial Grass and a Legume in Mixtures under Periodical Soil Water Decreasing Conditions
Biomass Allocation and Competitive Ability of a Semiarid Perennial Grass and a Legume in Mixtures under Periodical Soil Water Decreasing Conditions Open
Soil moisture is the key factor controlling plant growth in semiarid grasslands. Here, we sought to evaluate the effects of soil moisture decreasing at different growth stages on biomass accumulation, water use efficiency, and plant-plant …
View article: Effects of nitrogen addition and watering on soil seed bank germination in a semiarid grassland on the Loess Plateau of China
Effects of nitrogen addition and watering on soil seed bank germination in a semiarid grassland on the Loess Plateau of China Open
Elevated atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition has caused many adverse effects on ecosystem services. However, the impacts of N deposition and its interaction with soil moisture on soil seed bank remain largely unknown in semiarid grasslands…
View article: Using Trait-Based Methods to Study the Response of Grassland to Fertilization in the Grassland in Semiarid Areas in the Loess Plateau of China
Using Trait-Based Methods to Study the Response of Grassland to Fertilization in the Grassland in Semiarid Areas in the Loess Plateau of China Open
Grassland is the dominant vegetation type in the Loess Plateau, and grassland productivity and processes are limited by nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). Studies have shown that productivity would change following fertilization in the grass…
View article: Effect of silicon on morpho-physiological attributes, yield and cadmium accumulation in two maize genotypes with contrasting root system size and health risk assessment
Effect of silicon on morpho-physiological attributes, yield and cadmium accumulation in two maize genotypes with contrasting root system size and health risk assessment Open
Background and aims Cadmium (Cd) contamination is a serious threat to plants and humans. Silicon (Si) was reported to have some alleviative effects on Cd stress in plants. However, whether Si alleviates Cd toxicity in maize genotypes with …
View article: Nitrogen supply improved plant growth and Cd translocation in maize at the silking and physiological maturity under moderate Cd stress
Nitrogen supply improved plant growth and Cd translocation in maize at the silking and physiological maturity under moderate Cd stress Open
View article: Characterization of Root System Architecture Traits in Diverse Soybean Genotypes Using a Semi-Hydroponic System
Characterization of Root System Architecture Traits in Diverse Soybean Genotypes Using a Semi-Hydroponic System Open
Phenotypic variation and correlations among root traits form the basis for selecting and breeding soybean varieties with efficient access to water and nutrients and better adaptation to abiotic stresses. Therefore, it is important to devel…
View article: Effect of Silicon on Morpho-Physiological Attributes, Yield and Cadmium Accumulation in Two Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Root System Size and Health Risk Assessment
Effect of Silicon on Morpho-Physiological Attributes, Yield and Cadmium Accumulation in Two Maize Genotypes with Contrasting Root System Size and Health Risk Assessment Open
Background and aims Cadmium (Cd) contamination is a serious threat to plants and humans. Silicon (Si) was reported to have some alleviative effects on plant tolerance to Cd stress. However, whether Si alleviates Cd toxicity in maize genoty…
View article: Soil Water Availability Changes in Amount and Timing Favor the Growth and Competitiveness of Grass Than a Co-dominant Legume in Their Mixtures
Soil Water Availability Changes in Amount and Timing Favor the Growth and Competitiveness of Grass Than a Co-dominant Legume in Their Mixtures Open
The grasslands on the semi-arid Loess Plateau of China are expected to be particularly responsive to the size and frequency changes of extreme precipitation events because their ecological processes are largely driven by distinct soil mois…
View article: Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses alleviating salt stress in maize is associated with a decline in root-to-leaf gradient of Na+/K+ ratio
Arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses alleviating salt stress in maize is associated with a decline in root-to-leaf gradient of Na+/K+ ratio Open
View article: Evaluating the suitability of marginal land for a perennial energy crop on the Loess Plateau of China
Evaluating the suitability of marginal land for a perennial energy crop on the Loess Plateau of China Open
With a large marginal land area, the Loess Plateau in China holds great potential for biomass production and environmental improvement. Identifying suitable locations for biomass production on marginal land is important for decision‐makers…
View article: N and P Addition Reduce Semiarid Grassland Stability via Increasing the Dominance of Less-Stable Functional Groups
N and P Addition Reduce Semiarid Grassland Stability via Increasing the Dominance of Less-Stable Functional Groups Open
Aims Extraneous fertilization could efficiently improve grassland productivity and promote grassland restoration. Increasing fertilization may profoundly affect community stability, whereas the underlying compensatory dynamics among specie…