Bryophytes and the symbiotic microorganisms, the pioneers of vegetation restoration in karst rocky desertification areas in southwestern China
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-019-10235-0
Abstract: In karst rocky desertification areas, bryophytes coexist with algae, bacteria, and fungi on exposed calcareous rocks to form a bryophyte crust, which plays an irreplaceable role in the restoration of karst degraded ecosystems. We investigated… read more here.
Keywords: desertification areas; restoration karst; rocky desertification; karst rocky ... See more keywords
Are Karst Rocky Desertification Areas Affected by Increasing Human Activity in Southern China? An Empirical Analysis from Nighttime Light Data
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16214175
Abstract: Due to remarkable socioeconomic development, an increasing number of karst rocky desertification areas have been severely affected by human activities in southern China. Effectively analyzing human activities in karst rocky desertification areas is a critical… read more here.
Keywords: nighttime light; desertification; desertification areas; human activities ... See more keywords