Drivers and impacts of changes in China's drylands
Abstract China has 6.6 million km2 of drylands that support approximately 580 million
people. These drylands are at risk of desertification. In this Review, the changes observed in …
people. These drylands are at risk of desertification. In this Review, the changes observed in …
Soil organic matter formation, persistence, and functioning: A synthesis of current understanding to inform its conservation and regeneration
Soil organic matter (SOM) provides vital services to humanity. Its preservation and further
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
accrual are key to sustain food production and avoid an irreversible climate crisis. Here we …
Effects of coastal wetland reclamation on soil organic carbon, total nitrogen, and total phosphorus in China: a meta‐analysis
The reclamation of coastal wetlands for agriculture has expanded considerably over the last
40 years in China. Wetland reclamation could substantially alter soil properties, but so far, a …
40 years in China. Wetland reclamation could substantially alter soil properties, but so far, a …
Life in dry soils: effects of drought on soil microbial communities and processes
JP Schimel - Annual review of ecology, evolution, and …, 2018 - annualreviews.org
Throughout Earth's history, drought has been a common crisis in terrestrial ecosystems; in
human societies, it can cause famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. As the …
human societies, it can cause famine, one of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse. As the …
Even modest climate change may lead to major transitions in boreal forests
The sensitivity of forests to near-term warming and associated precipitation shifts remains
uncertain,,,,,,,–. Herein, using a 5-year open-air experiment in southern boreal forest, we …
uncertain,,,,,,,–. Herein, using a 5-year open-air experiment in southern boreal forest, we …
Inferring causation from time series in Earth system sciences
The heart of the scientific enterprise is a rational effort to understand the causes behind the
phenomena we observe. In large-scale complex dynamical systems such as the Earth …
phenomena we observe. In large-scale complex dynamical systems such as the Earth …
Shifting plant species composition in response to climate change stabilizes grassland primary production
The structure and function of alpine grassland ecosystems, including their extensive soil
carbon stocks, are largely shaped by temperature. The Tibetan Plateau in particular has …
carbon stocks, are largely shaped by temperature. The Tibetan Plateau in particular has …
Ecological restoration programs dominate vegetation greening in China
Many ecological restoration programs have been implemented in China during the last two
decades. At the same time, the vegetation has turned green significantly in China. However …
decades. At the same time, the vegetation has turned green significantly in China. However …
Decadal increases in carbon uptake offset by respiratory losses across northern permafrost ecosystems
Tundra and boreal ecosystems encompass the northern circumpolar permafrost region and
are experiencing rapid environmental change with important implications for the global …
are experiencing rapid environmental change with important implications for the global …
Long‐term, amplified responses of soil organic carbon to nitrogen addition worldwide
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the largest carbon sink in terrestrial ecosystems and plays a
critical role in mitigating climate change. Increasing reactive nitrogen (N) in ecosystems …
critical role in mitigating climate change. Increasing reactive nitrogen (N) in ecosystems …