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View article: Grazing alters plant biomass allocation by regulating soil available nutrients and root biomass distribution in alpine meadows
Grazing alters plant biomass allocation by regulating soil available nutrients and root biomass distribution in alpine meadows Open
Plant biomass allocation is important for understanding the material cycle and turnover in grassland ecosystems under environmental changes. However, biomass allocation involves two main hypotheses, optimal and isometric allocation, that r…
View article: Effects of Tannin‐Rich Forages ( <scp> <i>Lespedeza bicolor</i> </scp> and <scp> <i>Polygonum viviparum</i> </scp> ) Mixed With <scp> <i>Medicago sativa</i> </scp> on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation
Effects of Tannin‐Rich Forages ( <span> <i>Lespedeza bicolor</i> </span> and <span> <i>Polygonum viviparum</i> </span> ) Mixed With <span> <i>Medicago sativa</i> </span> on In Vitro Rumen Fermentation Open
Ruminant production is currently facing many challenges, and thus it is essential to develop native sustainable feed resources. Alfalfa ( Medicago sativa ) is a high‐quality legume forage, but its rapid degradation in the rumen leads to bl…
View article: Grazing system and body weight of Tibetan sheep influence biomass allocation and decomposition in alpine meadows
Grazing system and body weight of Tibetan sheep influence biomass allocation and decomposition in alpine meadows Open
Grazing affects the allocation of aboveground biomass (AGB), and decomposition of litter and dung, thereby regulating material flow in grassland ecosystems. However, the combined effects of grazing system (GS) and body weight (BW) on bioma…
View article: The pitfalls of pastoralism and grazing's hidden threat: Exacerbation of rainfall erosion in semi‐arid areas of China
The pitfalls of pastoralism and grazing's hidden threat: Exacerbation of rainfall erosion in semi‐arid areas of China Open
Societal Impact Statement The steppe is facing an increase in soil erosion, which is threatening the ecosystem and agricultural production. Our study reveals how grazing intensity and rainfall exacerbate soil erosion that is leading to a g…
View article: Estimated epizoochory seed dispersal distances by grazing yak across seasons in an alpine meadow
Estimated epizoochory seed dispersal distances by grazing yak across seasons in an alpine meadow Open
Introduction Epizoochorous dispersal of grassland plants by large herbivores is an important way by which grassland plants achieve population expansion over long distances. However, little is known about the maximum distance that seeds can…
View article: Effects of topography and grazing exclusion on vegetation and soil in typical steppe on the Loess Plateau
Effects of topography and grazing exclusion on vegetation and soil in typical steppe on the Loess Plateau Open
Grazing is widely used in mountain land, which changes soil structure through feeding, trampling, excreta return, redistributing solar radiation, surface runoff, and then affects soil moisture (SM) and soil elements. However, research of i…
View article: Interactive effects of plant litter type and yak excrement on litter decomposition in a shrub‐encroached alpine meadow
Interactive effects of plant litter type and yak excrement on litter decomposition in a shrub‐encroached alpine meadow Open
In the plant community with a shrub–grass mosaic, the main types of litter include herbaceous litter and its mixed forms with shrub leaves and stems. However, the quantitative relationship between the litter composition type and the litter…
View article: Dissimilar soil nitrogen transformation features of dominant forage after intensive grazing on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Dissimilar soil nitrogen transformation features of dominant forage after intensive grazing on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Open
While substantial nitrogen (N) input from yak urine in intensively grazed grasslands on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP) is well documented, the species-specific responses of dominant forage plants—particularly regarding N uptake efficien…
View article: Grazing promotes decomposition of litter in alpine meadow through decoupling climate
Grazing promotes decomposition of litter in alpine meadow through decoupling climate Open
Litter decomposition plays a critical process driving the cycling of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P). However, the combined effects of grazing system (GS) and grazing intensity (GI) on litter decomposition remain unclear. In t…
View article: Climate and human activities alter coupling of soil macro- and micronutrients: Evidence from a long-term experiment in typical steppes
Climate and human activities alter coupling of soil macro- and micronutrients: Evidence from a long-term experiment in typical steppes Open
Soil nutrients are essential for ecosystem function and food production. However, the long-term dynamics and ecological drivers of soil macro- and microelements, as well as their relationships, remain virtually unknown, especially in varyi…
View article: Effects of grazing and mineral fertilizer use on plant productivity, soil C:N ratio and GHG emissions in a typical Steppe, China
Effects of grazing and mineral fertilizer use on plant productivity, soil C:N ratio and GHG emissions in a typical Steppe, China Open
Grasslands are sink for 34% of global terrestrial carbon (C), which is crucial for many ecosystem functions such as herbivory and climate regulation. Almost 89% of this C is deposited in the soil under the influence of different management…
View article: The Disturbance of Biocrusts Subsoil Stoichiometry by Grazing Could Not Compensate for Its Damage Effect
The Disturbance of Biocrusts Subsoil Stoichiometry by Grazing Could Not Compensate for Its Damage Effect Open
Biocrusts play an essential role in maintaining ecosystem stability, which is common in arid and semi‐arid areas. Although there have been some previous studies on the stoichiometry of biocrust subsoil in grazing systems, further research …
View article: Grazing management can achieve the reconfiguration of vegetation to combat climate impacts and promote soil carbon sequestration
Grazing management can achieve the reconfiguration of vegetation to combat climate impacts and promote soil carbon sequestration Open
Climate and grazing have a significant effect on vegetation structure and soil organic carbon (SOC) distribution, particularly in mountain ecosystems that are highly susceptible to climate change. However, we lack a systematic understandin…
View article: Grazing and selenium addition interactively affect plant productivity and species diversity in an alpine meadow at the Qinghai−Tibet plateau
Grazing and selenium addition interactively affect plant productivity and species diversity in an alpine meadow at the Qinghai−Tibet plateau Open
Qinghai−Tibetan Plateau (QTP) is the largest contiguous grazing area in the world, while its soil has a low soil selenium (Se) content, an essential rare element for human health. Grazing and Se addition are two common management practices…
View article: Effects of intercropping and regulated deficit irrigation on the yield, water and land resource utilization, and economic benefits of forage maize in arid region of Northwest China
Effects of intercropping and regulated deficit irrigation on the yield, water and land resource utilization, and economic benefits of forage maize in arid region of Northwest China Open
Intercropping has been widely recognized to have great advantages in terms of increasing yield, controlling pests and diseases, and saving land, particularly in developing countries. Regulated deficit irrigation reduces water consumption a…
View article: Changes in vegetation and soil coupling induced by biocrusts: New thinking on the segmented control of soil and water loss in the Loess Plateau, China
Changes in vegetation and soil coupling induced by biocrusts: New thinking on the segmented control of soil and water loss in the Loess Plateau, China Open
Biocrust is widely distributed on land surfaces worldwide, it is especially important in arid and semi-arid areas with serious soil erosion; however, the impact of biocrust on vegetation soil coupling in complex topography has not been rep…
View article: Soil organic matter on arid saline-alkali land drives greenhouse gas emissions from artificial and natural grasslands in different directions
Soil organic matter on arid saline-alkali land drives greenhouse gas emissions from artificial and natural grasslands in different directions Open
Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating the pace of global warming are crucial to achieving a balance between economic development and ecological protection. However, research on GHG emissions from different types of artific…
View article: Nitrogen and energy utilization and methane emissions of sheep grazing on annual pasture vs. native pasture
Nitrogen and energy utilization and methane emissions of sheep grazing on annual pasture vs. native pasture Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the differences in annual pasture and native pasture on dry matter (DM) intake, nutrient digestibility, nitrogen (N) and energy utilization, and methane (CH4) emission of grazing sheep, and to prov…