The classic ecological paradigm for deserts, that all processes are controlled by water
availability, has limited our imagination for exploring other controls on the cycling of carbon …

Understanding effects of changes in ecological disturbance regimes on soil properties, and
capacity of soil properties to resist disturbance, is important for assessing ecological …

An understanding of the impacts of exotic plant species on ecosystems is necessary to justify
and guide efforts to limit their spread, restore natives, and plan for conservation. Invasive …

We investigated soil carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) distribution and developed a model, using
readily available geospatial data, to predict that distribution across a mountainous, semi …

Exotic annual Bromus species are widely recognized for their potential to invade, dominate,
and alter the structure and function of ecosystems. In this chapter, we summarize the …

Non‐native, invasive Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass) is pervasive in sagebrush ecosystems
in the Great Basin ecoregion of the western United States, competing with native plants and …

The temporal patterns of evapotranspiration were monitored for 2 yr for four species of
differing life form that currently form near monoculture communities in the Great Basin, USA …

Arid and semi-arid ecosystems cover roughly half of the earth's surface. Significant changes
in vegetation cover combined with climate change have increased concern over the future of …

Plant residue inputs play a crucial role in regulating soil carbon (C) stock and nitrogen (N)
availability in cropland. However, little is known regarding how plant inputs mediate the …

Precipitation amount and seasonal timing determine the duration and distribution of water
available for plant and microbial activity in the cold desert sagebrush steppe. In this study …