Soil organic matter and water content affect the community characteristics of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Helan mountain, an arid desert grassland area in China
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1377763
Abstract: Introduction Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are vital in terrestrial ecosystems. However, the community structure characteristics and influencing factors of AMF in the forest ecosystems of arid desert grassland areas require further investigation. Methods Therefore, we… read more here.
Keywords: arbuscular mycorrhizal; arid desert; desert grassland; soil ... See more keywords
Passive Design for Residential Buildings in Arid Desert Climates: Insights from the Solar Decathlon Middle East
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15152731
Abstract: This study investigates the effectiveness of passive design in low-rise residential buildings located in arid desert climates, using the Dubai Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME) competition as a case study. This full-scale experiment offers a… read more here.
Keywords: arid desert; desert climates; passive design; geometry ... See more keywords
Seed Predation on Oil-Polluted and Unpolluted Vachellia (Acacia) Trees in a Hyper-Arid Desert Ecosystem
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DOI: 10.3390/insects11100665
Abstract: Simple Summary Bruchid beetles are the pests of many plant species worldwide. One or more grubs can develop inside a seed by consuming it and impairing its germination. Vachellia trees are important for preserving diverse… read more here.
Keywords: hyper arid; seed; arid desert; seed predation ... See more keywords