Sandy Habitats Play an Important Role in Shrub Encroachment in Grasslands
Shrub species have increased in density and cover in desertification areas, however, the role of sandy habitats in contributing to the expansion of shrubs is poorly understood. Although the effect of sandy habitats on plant growth and reproduction have been demonstrated, most existing studies lack e...
Main Authors: | Lina Xie, Yuchen Li, Hongyu Guo, Chunwen Wang, Qing Chen, Peng He, Chengcang Ma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Agronomy |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/11/2858 |
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