Gypsum soils are both a problem and a puzzle, which is precisely why they deserve
attention. Gypseous (high-gypsum) soils generally occupy sparsely populated land with …

Palynological, sedimentological and geochemical analyses performed on the
Villarquemado paleolake sequence (987 m asl, 40° 30′ N; 1° 18′ W) reveal the …

Investigating the spatio‐temporal patterns of desertification and its driving mechanisms is
crucial for efforts to improve the ecology and environment and combat desertification. Based …

The surface of many European mountain grasslands is decreasing due to global change
and extensive grazing stands out as a key tool for their conservation. Sound knowledge of …

Disturbances to biocrusts may occur either due to human activities or natural forces. Many of
the human activities that are most likely to result in biocrust disturbance are linked to …

As a grassland type distributed in the desert steppe with warmer climate in the steppe region
of central Asia, Stipa breviflora steppe has the following characteristics, ie transition and …

Population growth, urbanization, and climate change have significantly contributed to
environmental degradation, posing severe consequences for humans and other species. By …

The variability of annual precipitation and grazing are primary drivers shaping the structure
and function of plant communities in grasslands. Yet it remains unclear on a mechanistic …

The importance of shrub formations in the Mediterranean area both in terms of area
occupied and carbon sequestered by them is currently being recognized. However, due to …

Despite commonly used to unveil the complex structure of interactions within ecological
communities and their value to assess their resilience against external disturbances …