Effects of Grazing Sheep and Mowing on Grassland Vegetation Community and Soil Microbial Activity under Different Levels of Nitrogen Deposition
Increasing nitrogen deposition plays a critical role in the material circulation of grassland. Mowing and grazing sheep are important means of utilizing grassland. This study investigated the effects of nitrogen deposition, sheep grazing and mowing on the soil, vegetation and soil microorganisms of...
Main Authors: | Chengyang Zhou, Shining Zuo, Xiaonan Wang, Yixin Ji, Qiezhuo Lamao, Li Liu, Ding Huang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/12/8/1133 |
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