Studying the water use processes of desert riparian vegetation in arid regions and analyzing
the response and adaptation strategies of plants to drought stress are of great significance …

Groundwater is becoming increasingly important in extremely arid areas due to climate
change and human activities. Little is known, however, regarding the long‐term dynamics of …

Soil aggregates are an important component of soil and a special organic–inorganic
complex. It is an important method of soil carbon sequestration, having positive effects on …

The aim of this study was to investigate the responses of Populus euphratica seedlings
under a short-term soil water deficit. To mimic natural conditions in which drought stress …

This study focused on the composition and species diversity of plants during different
succession periods based on a field investigation in Houzhai Valley in Puding County, a …

Shrubs play key roles in arid regions and multiple interacting resources limit their distribution
patterns. Identifying limiting resources and their coupling effects on shrubs is essential for …

The influence of Funneliformis mosseae (Syninym: Glomus mosseae) on the physiology and
growth of Populus euphratica seedlings was investigated under drought stress. To mimic …