Integrating geochemical investigations and geospatial assessment to understand the evolutionary process of hydrochemistry and groundwater quality in arid areas
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-018-6640-4
Abstract: Groundwater is the key for life in arid areas. Aquifer overexploitation and climatic conditions can significantly deteriorate groundwater quality. The Al-Qassim area in central Saudi Arabia is characterized by dense agricultural use and is irrigated… read more here.
Keywords: hydrochemistry; groundwater; groundwater quality; water ... See more keywords
Oasis sustainability assessment in arid areas using GRACE satellite data
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-09929-2
Abstract: An oasis is an important habitat for humans, plants, and wildlife in arid desert areas. The sustainability of an oasis is crucial for a smooth regional ecological functioning and healthy economic development. However, the overexploitation… read more here.
Keywords: grace satellite; oasis; arid areas; sustainability ... See more keywords
Genetic analysis of live weight of local kids to promote genetic evaluations in the arid areas of Tunisia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-019-02081-z
Abstract: Goat meat production, a widely extended activity in the more arid areas of Tunisia, relies on local breeds. These breeds are well adapted to produce under harsh conditions but have a very small size and… read more here.
Keywords: genetic evaluations; weight; areas tunisia; arid areas ... See more keywords
Floristic diversity analysis of the Ordos Plateau, a biodiversity hotspot in arid and semi-arid areas of China
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DOI: 10.1007/s12224-018-9331-6
Abstract: The Ordos Plateau is one of the biodiversity hotspots in the arid and semi-arid areas of China. To extend our knowledge of the flora in this region, we integrated documented data and field survey data… read more here.
Keywords: plateau; semi arid; arid semi; ordos plateau ... See more keywords
Fungal endophytes from arid areas of Andalusia: high potential sources for antifungal and antitumoral agents
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-28192-5
Abstract: Native plant communities from arid areas present distinctive characteristics to survive in extreme conditions. The large number of poorly studied endemic plants represents a unique potential source for the discovery of novel fungal symbionts as… read more here.
Keywords: fungal endophytes; andalusia high; endophytes arid; arid areas ... See more keywords
Genetic Differentiation and Structure of Sitobion avenae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Populations From Moist, Semiarid and Arid Areas in Northwestern China.
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toy034
Abstract: Drought is predicted to be more frequent, prolonged, and intensive in many areas around the globe under future warming scenarios, which can have significant impacts on aphids in different agricultural systems. However, studies on the… read more here.
Keywords: hemiptera aphididae; sitobion avenae; moist semiarid; structure ... See more keywords
Prosopis Species—An Invasive Species and a Potential Source of Browse for Livestock in Semi-Arid Areas of South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/su13137369
Abstract: Globally, there have been differing views on whether the proliferation of invasive species will be of benefit as a livestock feed source or it will have detrimental effects on the ecosystem. The infestation of invasive… read more here.
Keywords: prosopis species; invasive species; arid areas; semi arid ... See more keywords