Climate change is predicted to affect plant growth, but also the allocation of biomass to
aboveground and belowground plant parts. To date, studies have mostly focused on …

Slope aspect can cause environmental heterogeneity over relatively short distances, which
in turn affects plant distribution, community structure, and ecosystem function. However, the …

Assessing the dynamics of grassland functioning is critical for gaining an understanding of
their feedback on rising aridity. In attempting to understand the response of grassland …

Unsustainable human actions and climate change have threatened global grasslands and
lead to biodiversity loss and compromised ecosystem functions. Widely considered to be an …

Spatial vegetation patterns are associated with ecosystem stability and multifunctionality in
drylands. Changes in patch size distributions (PSDs) are generally driven by both …

Bassia dasyphylla is a prevalent herbaceous plant that exhibits enhanced resilience to
dryness and elevated temperatures. It is frequently found in dispersed or grouped formation …

Biomass is a direct reflection of community productivity, and the allocation of aboveground
and belowground biomass is a survival strategy formed by the long-term adaptation of plants …

Nutrient cycling in desert ecosystems is heavily reliant on the fine root turnover and litter
decomposition processes of dominant plant species. Based on field investigations and …

Because the problem of global land degradation is very prominent, it is necessary to
effectively manage the degraded land. Common management modes of degraded land …

Shoot defoliation by grazers or mowing can affect root traits of grassland species, which may
subsequently affect its aboveground traits and ecosystem functioning (eg, aboveground …