Yunxiang Cheng
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: <scp><i>Ephedra sinica</i></scp> Influences the Grazing Activities of Mixed Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Desert Steppe
<span><i>Ephedra sinica</i></span> Influences the Grazing Activities of Mixed Grazing Cattle and Sheep in Desert Steppe Open
The grazing activities of ungulates are closely related to their own energy expenditure and the pasture status, but few studies have considered the mechanism under mixed grazing in desert steppe. Here, we statistically analyzed the spatio‐…
View article: Quantifying Biodiversity's Present and Future: Current Potentials and SSP‐RCP‐Driven Land Use Impacts
Quantifying Biodiversity's Present and Future: Current Potentials and SSP‐RCP‐Driven Land Use Impacts Open
Biodiversity, vital for ecosystem stability and human well‐being, faces threats from land use and climate change. Accurately predicting these effects is crucial for effective conservation. High emission development scenario is commonly vie…
View article: Sensitivity and regulation factors of soil organic carbon content in steppe and desert—steppe grasslands of the Mongolian Plateau
Sensitivity and regulation factors of soil organic carbon content in steppe and desert—steppe grasslands of the Mongolian Plateau Open
Soil organic carbon (SOC) content dominates the organic carbon pools in grasslands. Thus, factors that influence and regulate SOC content must be clarified when addressing global climate change. We investigated SOC in the top 10 cm of the …
View article: Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland
Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland Open
Introduction Strategically managing livestock grazing in arid regions optimizes land use and reduces the damage caused by overgrazing. Controlled grazing preserves the grassland ecosystem and fosters sustainability despite resource limitat…
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: Grassland biomass spatiotemporal patterns and response to climate change in eastern Inner Mongolia based on XGBoost model estimates
Grassland biomass spatiotemporal patterns and response to climate change in eastern Inner Mongolia based on XGBoost model estimates Open
Aboveground biomass (AGB) is a key index that reflects grassland health and is of great importance for grassland conservation and sustainable utilization. Many previous studies on grassland AGB were based on the analysis of the whole study…
View article: Multiple cutting increases forage productivity and enhances legume pasture stability in a rainfed agroecosystem
Multiple cutting increases forage productivity and enhances legume pasture stability in a rainfed agroecosystem Open
Appropriate harvesting management is essential for sustainable forage production and improving nutritional quality. In this study, four forage crops, including Medicago sativa (Ms), Vicia sativa (Vs), Avena sativa (As), and Sorghum Sudangr…
View article: Determinants of Herders’ Satisfaction with the Grassland Ecosystem Compensation Policy: A Case Study of Gansu Province, China
Determinants of Herders’ Satisfaction with the Grassland Ecosystem Compensation Policy: A Case Study of Gansu Province, China Open
This study investigated herders’ satisfaction with the implementation effects of the Grassland Ecosystem Compensation Policy (GECP) in Sunan (subsidy hierarchization) and Gannan (subsidy harmonization), China. Survey data from 140 randomly…
View article: The SOC of steppe grasslands is more sensitive to grazing than desert-steppe grasslands and is regulated by precipitation outside the growing season in the Mongolian Plateau
The SOC of steppe grasslands is more sensitive to grazing than desert-steppe grasslands and is regulated by precipitation outside the growing season in the Mongolian Plateau Open
Purpose Soil organic carbon (SOC) predominates organic carbon pools in grassland. To address global climate change, it is essential to explore the soil organic carbon influencing factors and mechanisms. Method s We investigated the soil or…
View article: Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert regions driven by complex landforms and water sources
Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert regions driven by complex landforms and water sources Open
Strategically managing livestock grazing in arid regions optimizes land use and curtails the damage caused by overcultivation. Controlled grazing preserves soil quality and fosters sustainability despite resource limitations. Uneven resour…
View article: Response Pattern of Grazing Energy Expenditure of Mixed Ungulate to Grassland Resource Changes – to Explore the Grazing Strategies Through the Energy Expenditure and Foraging Preferences of Ungulate
Response Pattern of Grazing Energy Expenditure of Mixed Ungulate to Grassland Resource Changes – to Explore the Grazing Strategies Through the Energy Expenditure and Foraging Preferences of Ungulate Open
View article: Multi-Cutting Improves Forage Yield and Nutritional Value and Maintains the Soil Nutrient Balance in a Rainfed Agroecosystem
Multi-Cutting Improves Forage Yield and Nutritional Value and Maintains the Soil Nutrient Balance in a Rainfed Agroecosystem Open
Increasing forage yield and nutritional quality under the premise of maintaining relatively stable land area and soil nutrient content is a necessary condition for the sustainable development of grassland animal husbandry. Different cuttin…
View article: Comparison of the Responses of Soil Fungal Community to Straw, Inorganic Fertilizer, and Compost in a Farmland in the Loess Plateau
Comparison of the Responses of Soil Fungal Community to Straw, Inorganic Fertilizer, and Compost in a Farmland in the Loess Plateau Open
Determining the response of soil fungi in sensitive ecosystems to external environmental disturbances is an important, yet little-known, topic in microbial ecology. In this study, we evaluated the impact of traditional fertilization manage…
View article: A dataset of distribution of antibiotic occurrence in solid environmental matrices in China
A dataset of distribution of antibiotic occurrence in solid environmental matrices in China Open
This is an up-to-date dataset of the distribution of antibiotic occurrence in solid environmental matrices in China, derived from 210 peer-reviewed literature published between 2000 and 2020. The dataset contains 6929 records of geo-refere…
View article: Plant Species Diversity along a Precipitation Gradient in Temperate Grasslands of China and Mongolia
Plant Species Diversity along a Precipitation Gradient in Temperate Grasslands of China and Mongolia Open
Variations in species diversity can be linked to several ecological gradients (Huston 1994). Plant functional type is characterized by an adaption of plants to certain ecological conditions (Galan de Mera et al. 1999). In addition, pattern…
View article: Oat hay as winter feed improves digestibility, nitrogen balance and energy utilization of Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) in the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau
Oat hay as winter feed improves digestibility, nitrogen balance and energy utilization of Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) in the Qinghai Tibetan Plateau Open
The objective of this study was to detect the digestion and metabolism of Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) fed on either natural pasture or cultivated oat, which can provide a theoretical basis for the seasonal supplementary feeding of livestock…
View article: Quantifying Grazing Intensity Using Remote Sensing in Alpine Meadows on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau
Quantifying Grazing Intensity Using Remote Sensing in Alpine Meadows on Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Open
Remote sensing data have been widely used in the study of large-scale vegetation activities, which have important significance in estimating grassland yields, determining grassland carrying capacity, and strengthening the scientific manage…
View article: Productivity and Quality of Alpine Grassland Vary With Soil Water Availability Under Experimental Warming
Productivity and Quality of Alpine Grassland Vary With Soil Water Availability Under Experimental Warming Open
The plant productivity of alpine meadow is predicted to generally increase under a warming climate, but it remains unclear whether the positive response rates will vary with soil water availability. Without consideration of the response of…
View article: Bacterial and fungal communities and contribution of physicochemical factors during cattle farm waste composting
Bacterial and fungal communities and contribution of physicochemical factors during cattle farm waste composting Open
During composting, the composition of microbial communities is subject to constant change owing to interactions with fluctuating physicochemical parameters. This study explored the changes in bacterial and fungal communities during cattle …
View article: Bacterial and Fungal Community Structures in Loess Plateau Grasslands with Different Grazing Intensities
Bacterial and Fungal Community Structures in Loess Plateau Grasslands with Different Grazing Intensities Open
The Loess Plateau of China is one of the most fragile ecosystems worldwide; thus, human production activities need to be conducted very cautiously. In this study, MiSeq high-throughput sequencing was applied to assess the relationship betw…
View article: Microbial Nitrogen-Cycle Gene Abundance in Soil of Cropland Abandoned for Different Periods
Microbial Nitrogen-Cycle Gene Abundance in Soil of Cropland Abandoned for Different Periods Open
In Inner Mongolia, steppe grasslands face desertification or degradation because of human overuse and abandonment after inappropriate agricultural management. The soils in these abandoned croplands exist in heterogeneous environments chara…
View article: Effects of grazing and precipitation variability on vegetation dynamics in a Mongolian dry steppe
Effects of grazing and precipitation variability on vegetation dynamics in a Mongolian dry steppe Open
Aims Grazing and water availability are the primary drivers of vegetation dynamics in grazing-dominated regions of Mongolia with a semi-arid climate and frequent droughts. Nomadic animal husbandry still plays a large part in the economy of…
View article: Dechlorination of Chloral Hydrate by Pseudomonas putida LF54 which Possesses Biofilm Adhesin Protein LapA
Dechlorination of Chloral Hydrate by Pseudomonas putida LF54 which Possesses Biofilm Adhesin Protein LapA Open
Because of the lack of enzymes in critical steps of catabolic pathways, low-molecular-weight halogenated compounds are often recalcitrant to biodegradation. In our previous study, we isolated Pseudomonas sp. LF54 (LF54), the first bacteriu…