Article
Plant Sciences
Yutao Huang, Fang Wang, Lijuan Zhang, Junfang Zhao, Hong Zheng, Fan Zhang, Nan Wang, Jiakai Gu, Yufeng Zhao, Wenshuai Zhang
Summary: This study used the NDVI, average temperature, and sunshine hours to simulate the NEP in China from 2000 to 2019. The results showed that the NEP of terrestrial ecosystems in China exhibited a significant increasing trend and remained as carbon sinks during this period. There were spatial differences in the NEP distribution, with higher values in the eastern part compared to the western part. Vegetation changes and CO2 concentration changes both contributed to the increase in NEP, with vegetation changes being the main factor.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Saibo Li, Shaoyang He, Zhe Xu, Yi Liu, Werner von Bloh
Summary: This study evaluated desertification in Central Asia using five machine learning methods and the desertification difference index method. The results showed a decrease in desertification area, with severe and slight desertification decreasing and moderate and high desertification increasing. The net ecosystem production in Central Asia showed an increasing trend, but the fragile ecological environments in existing desertification areas have worsened.
Article
Agronomy
Cuihai You, Yanbing Wang, Xingru Tan, Erqian Cui, Bingwei Zhang, Chenyu Bian, Boyu Chen, Mengzhen Xu, Xingguo Han, Jianyang Xia, Shiping Chen
Summary: Estimating carbon fluxes in arid and semi-arid grasslands is important for evaluating regional and national carbon balance. This study used long-term observations and the random forest method to estimate the carbon fluxes in Inner Mongolia, China. The grasslands acted as a weak carbon sink, with precipitation and leaf area index as important drivers of interannual variations. The findings highlight the importance of local long-term observations for regional carbon budget evaluation and simulation.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jiaxiang Liu, Zheng Wang, Yafeng Duan, Xinrui Li, Mingyang Zhang, Huiyu Liu, Peng Xue, Haibo Gong, Xing Wang, Yu Chen, Yinuo Geng
Summary: This study used landscape pattern and data analysis methods to explore the impact of land use dynamics on Net Ecosystem Productivity (NEP) in China. The results showed that most regions did not experience significant changes in NEP, while land use patterns exhibited increased fragmentation and shape complexity, decreased connectivity, and trend shifts. The relationship between land use patterns and NEP was insignificant in most areas, but significant in some regions. These findings emphasize the importance of nonlinear analysis in understanding the spatial-temporal changes of NEP and land use patterns, and deepen our understanding of the impacts of land use changes on NEP.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaomei Shen, Yanpeng Cai, Meirong Su, Hang Wan, Yongming Shen, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: This study analysed the influence mechanism of hydrological variations on net ecosystem productivity (NEP) in the Pearl River Estuary, China. The results showed that the inhibitory effect of increased discharge on metabolic rate exceeded the stimulation provided by seasonal factors, resulting in low NEP, hypoxia, and acidification.
Article
Environmental Studies
Chaochao Du, Xiaoyong Bai, Yangbing Li, Qiu Tan, Cuiwei Zhao, Guangjie Luo, Luhua Wu, Fei Chen, Chaojun Li, Chen Ran, Xuling Luo, Huipeng Xi, Huan Chen, Sirui Zhang, Min Liu, Suhua Gong, Lian Xiong, Fengjiao Song, Biqin Xiao
Summary: This study estimated the magnitude of NBP in 31 Chinese provinces (except Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) from 2000 to 2018, and clarified its temporal and spatial evolution. The results show that NBP in China is mainly distributed in southwest and south China, with a total amount of about 0.21 Pg C/yr(-1).
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chen Zou, Hu Li, Donghua Chen, Jingwei Fan, Zhihong Liu, Xuelian Xu, Jiani Li, Zuo Wang
Summary: This study examined the net ecosystem productivity (NEP) of terrestrial vegetation in the Yangtze River Delta region. The results showed that the area had a strong carbon sink capacity, with a higher NEP in the southern and eastern parts. Different vegetation cover types had varying carbon sink capacities, with forests having the strongest capacity. Furthermore, there was a correlation between NEP and climatic factors in certain regions.
Article
Agronomy
Muqier Hasi, Xueyao Zhang, Guoxiang Niu, Yinliu Wang, Qianqian Geng, Quan Quan, Shiping Chen, Xingguo Han, Jianhui Huang
Summary: In the semiarid steppe of Erguna, Inner Mongolia, increasing nitrogen input can significantly enhance ecosystem C exchange, but only when soil moisture exceeds a certain threshold. In addition to considering the interactions of water, temperature, and nitrogen, their synergistic effects also need to be taken into account. During the growing seasons, the number of days with soil moisture content higher than 15% accounted for only about one third.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Chenglong Yu, Dan Liu, Huiying Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the Zhalong Wetland ecosystem and its response to climate change. The research reveals the dominant land cover type of herbaceous bog in the Zhalong Nature Reserve and the dry-wet-dry transformation process over the years. Results show significant impacts of climate change on vegetation, microbial respiration, and carbon sequestration potential in the wetland.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zewei Yue, Zhao Li, Guirui Yu, Zhi Chen, Peili Shi, Yunfeng Qiao, Kun Du, Chao Tian, Fenghua Zhao, Peifang Leng, Zhaoxin Li, Hefa Cheng, Gang Chen, Fadong Li
Summary: This study characterized the CO2 fluxes of a winter wheat-summer maize rotation cropland in different growing periods and identified the driving factors using long-term monitoring data. Leaf area index (LAI), photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), and soil water content (SWC) were found to be important drivers of CO2 fluxes in both wheat and maize seasons. The findings provide valuable insights into the carbon cycle of cropland ecosystems under climate change.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Maricar Aguilos, Ian Warr, Madison Irving, Olivia Gregg, Stanton Grady, Toby Peele, Asko Noormets, Ge Sun, Ning Liu, Steve McNulty, Forrest Pettay, Shamik Bhattacharya, Skylar Penney, Maccoy Kerrigan, Linqing Yang, Bhaskar Mitra, Prajaya Prajapati, Kevan Minick, John King
Summary: Coastal wetlands are important ecosystems that store a large amount of carbon and have high productivity. However, they are threatened by various natural and human disturbances. By studying a coastal forested wetland, we found that climate and hydrologic factors play a significant role in carbon fluxes and balance. Air temperature, net radiation, and groundwater table depth have a strong impact on gross primary productivity, ecosystem respiration, and net ecosystem carbon exchange.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yitong Ding, Ming Li, Baozhu Pan, Gengnan Zhao, Li Gao
Summary: The study found that the phytoplankton community composition in different regions of the Yellow River is greatly influenced by spatial and climatic factors, with a lesser impact from water quality. Phytoplankton biomass in impoundments was significantly higher than in free-flowing rivers, primarily due to anthropogenic impacts.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingjing Zhang, Xingming Hao, Haichao Hao, Xue Fan, Yuanhang Li
Summary: This study combines models and empirical approaches to evaluate NEP in Central Asia and finds that NEP is sensitive to climate factors, with NPP more sensitive to precipitation and RH and NEP more sensitive to temperature. Climate change has damaged NEP in the Central Asian ecosystem, and varying degrees of warming under different climate scenarios will further exacerbate the expansion of carbon source areas in Central Asia.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jung Hyun Park, Seong-Joong Kim, Hyung-Gyu Lim, Jong-Seong Kug, Eun Jin Yang, Baek-Min Kim
Summary: In recent decades, the accelerating rate of Arctic warming has increased river discharge into the Arctic Ocean, affecting phytoplankton response. In present-day climate simulations, additional river discharge reduces spring phytoplankton biomass due to increased sea ice concentration. However, in summer, phytoplankton increases due to surplus nitrate and increased vertical mixing caused by reduced summer sea ice melting water. Future climate simulations show similar effects, with major phytoplankton responses shifting from the Eurasian Basin to the Canada Basin and the East-Siberian Sea.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Guo, Sien Li, Fuk-Ling Wong, Shujing Qin, Yahui Wang, Danni Yang, Hon-Ming Lam
Summary: This study investigates the effects of drip irrigation on carbon flux in arid regions of northwestern China from 2014 to 2018. Results show that the carbon flux in maize fields exhibited seasonal patterns, with leaf area index being the main driver of seasonal variation. The study also found that the drip-irrigated maize field acted as a carbon source after harvest, influenced by environmental and vegetation factors.
CARBON BALANCE AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, David C. Aldridge, Olaf Booy, Hilary Bower, Des Browne, Mark Burgmann, Austin Burt, Andrew A. Cunningham, Malcolm Dando, Jaimie T. A. Dick, Christopher Dye, Sam Weiss Evans, Belinda Gallardo, H. Charles J. Godfray, Ian Goodfellow, Simon Gubbins, Lauren A. Holt, Kate E. Jones, Hazem Kandil, Phillip Martin, Mark McCaughan, Caitriona McLeish, Thomas Meany, Kathryn Millett, Sean S. OhEigeartaigh, Nicola J. Patron, Catherine Rhodes, Helen E. Roy, Gorm Shackelford, Derek Smith, Nicola Spence, Helene Steiner, Lalitha S. Sundaram, Silja Voeneky, John R. Walker, Harry Watkins, Simon Whitby, James Wood, William J. Sutherland
Summary: Multiple national and international trends and drivers are reshaping the meaning of biological security for the United Kingdom. The UK Biological Security Strategy recognizes the importance of research in this field, and a structured approach involving expert elicitation has identified 80 policy-relevant research questions to guide future efforts in biological security.
Article
Ecology
Ruben Bernardo-Madrid, Pablo Vera, Belinda Gallardo, Montserrat Vila
Summary: This study assesses the impact of cessation of winter flooding on waterbird abundance in the Ebro Delta and l'Albufera. The results show complex changes in waterbird abundance, with no clear evidence of a positive or negative effect of winter flooding cessation.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Belinda Gallardo, William J. Sutherland, Phillip Martin, David C. Aldridge
Summary: The study used fault tree analysis (FTA) to model and evaluate the spread and management of harmful aquatic invasive species in Great Britain. The results showed that prevention and border management measures are crucial in reducing the risk of invasion, while management techniques like eradication and containment have limited impact.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ken Buesseler, Kilaparti Ramakrishna, Margaret Leinen
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Giovanni Vimercati, Anna F. Probert, Lara Volery, Ruben Bernardo-Madrid, Sandro Bertolino, Vanessa Cespedes, Franz Essl, Thomas Evans, Belinda Gallardo, Laure Gallien, Pablo Gonzalez-Moreno, Marie Charlotte Grange, Cang Hui, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Stelios Katsanevakis, Ingolf Kuehn, Sabrina Kumschick, Jan Pergl, Petr Pysek, Loren Rieseberg, Tamara B. Robinson, Wolf-Christian Saul, Cascade J. B. Sorte, Montserrat Vila, John R. U. Wilson, Sven Bacher
Summary: This article introduces the IUCN Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) and proposes EICAT+ system to assess both negative and positive impacts of alien species on native biodiversity. EICAT+ fills the gap in classifying positive impacts and provides information for understanding the consequences of biological invasions and conservation decisions.
Article
Ecology
Giovanny Perez, Montserrat Vila, Belinda Gallardo
Summary: Invasive alien species pose a significant threat to biodiversity conservation, disrupting ecosystem services and compromising human well-being. This study evaluated the potential impacts of four invasive plant species on three ecosystem services in Europe under current and future climate change scenarios. The results show that food provisioning, soil erosion regulation, and maintenance of biological diversity are the most affected services. Furthermore, the study found that Western Europe and the British Isles are the regions most affected by future impacts, while the Mediterranean region may experience lower impacts due to northwards expansion of invaders.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ruben Bernardo-Madrid, Pablo Gonzalez-Moreno, Belinda Gallardo, Sven Bacher, Montserrat Vila
Summary: This study quantified and compared the consistency of protocol question scores in impact assessments of 60 terrestrial, freshwater and marine organisms, revealing that the majority of assessments showed high consistency, with some showing low consistency. Consistency was related to impact types and protocols used, suggesting room for improvement in repeatability.
Review
Environmental Sciences
J. Robert Britton, Abigail J. Lynch, Helge Bardal, Stephanie J. Bradbeer, Julie A. Coetzee, Neil E. Coughlan, Tatenda Dalu, Elena Tricarico, Belinda Gallardo, Mark Lintermans, Frances Lucy, Chunlong Liu, Julian D. Olden, Rajeev Raghavan, Eleri G. Pritchard
Summary: The Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity recognizes that addressing nonnative species is one of the key actions to prevent loss of freshwater biodiversity. The plan emphasizes the importance of preventing introductions of nonnative species, but also highlights the need for early detection and rapid reaction measures in case of introduction. Control and containment measures are recommended for invasive species, along with invasion risk assessment and species-specific eradication methods.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Isobel Ollard, David C. C. Aldridge
Summary: A pioneering quantitative study conducted in 1966 on freshwater mussel populations in the River Thames, UK, has been extensively cited as evidence of the significant contribution of mussels to global river ecosystems. A recent resurvey of the same site revealed large declines in mussel population density, changes in species composition, growth patterns, and productivity. The study also highlighted the invasion of nonnative mussel species and the detrimental impact on ecosystem services in the River Thames.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Jose M. Zamora-Marin, Simone Guareschi, Pedro M. Anastacio, Pablo Garcia-Murillo, Filipe Ribeiro, Rafael Miranda, Fernando Cobo, Belinda Gallardo, Emili Garcia-Berthou, Dani Boix, Andres Arias, Jose A. Cuesta, Leopoldo Medina, David Almeida, Filipe Banha, Sandra Barca, Idoia Biurrun, M. Pilar Cabezas, Sara Calero, Juan A. Campos, Laura Capdevila-Arguelles, Cesar Capinha, Frederic Casals, Miguel Clavero, Joao Encarnacao, Carlos Fernandez-Delgado, Javier Franco, Antonio Guillen, Virgilio Hermoso, Annie Machordom, Joana Martelo, Andres Mellado-Diaz, Felipe Morcillo, Javier Oscoz, Anabel Perdices, Quim Pou-Rovira, Argantonio Rodriguez-Merino, Macarena Ros, Ana Ruiz-Navarro, Marta I. Sanchez, David Sanchez-Fernandez, Jorge R. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Enrique Sanchez-Gullon, M. Alexandra Teodosio, Mar Torralva, Rufino Vieira-Lanero, Francisco J. Oliva-Paterna
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Jose M. Zamora-Marin, Simone Guareschi, Pedro M. Anastacio, Pablo Garcia-Murillo, Filipe Ribeiro, Rafael Miranda, Fernando Cobo, Belinda Gallardo, Emili Garcia-Berthou, Dani Boix, Andres Arias, Jose A. Cuesta, Leopoldo Medina, David Almeida, Filipe Banha, Sandra Barca, Idoia Biurrun, M. Pilar Cabezas, Sara Calero, Juan A. Campos, Laura Capdevila-Arguelles, Cesar Capinha, Frederic Casals, Miguel Clavero, Joao Encarnacao, Carlos Fernandez-Delgado, Javier Franco, Antonio Guillen, Virgilio Hermoso, Annie Machordom, Joana Martelo, Andres Mellado-Diaz, Felipe Morcilloy, Javier Oscoz, Anabel Perdices, Quim Pou-Rovira, Argantonio Rodriguez-Merino, Macarena Ros, Ana Ruiz-Navarro, Marta I. Sanchez, David Sanchez-Fernandez, Jorge R. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Enrique Sanchez-Gullon, M. Alexandra Teodosio, Mar Torralva, Rufino Vieira-Lanero, Francisco J. Oliva-Paterna
Summary: As the number of introduced species continues to rise, it is crucial to identify and prioritize current and potential invasive alien species (IAS) for effective management. Using a combination of scientific knowledge and expert opinion, this study identified the most relevant aquatic IAS in the Iberian Peninsula and classified them into a concern list and an alert list. This approach provides a robust assessment and cost-effective strategy for prioritizing resources in IAS prevention and management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jose M. Zamora-Marin, Ana Ruiz-Navarro, Francisco J. Oficialdegui, Pedro M. Anastacio, Rafael Miranda, Pablo Garcia-Murillo, Fernando Cobo, Filipe Ribeiro, Belinda Gallardo, Emili Garcia-Berthou, Dani Boix, Leopoldo Medina, Felipe Morcillo, Javier Oscoz, Antonio Guillen, Antonio A. Herrero-Reyes, Francisca C. Aguiar, David Almeida, Andres Arias, Cesar Ayres, Filipe Banha, Sandra Barca, Idoia Biurrun, M. Pilar Cabezas, Sara Calero, Juan A. Campos, Laura Capdevila-Arguelles, Cesar Capinha, Andre Carapeto, Frederic Casals, Paula Chainho, Santos Cirujano, Miguel Clavero, Jose A. Cuesta, Vicente Deltoro, Joao Encarnacao, Carlos Fernandez-Delgado, Javier Franco, Antonio J. Garcia-Meseguer, Simone Guareschi, Adrian Guerrero-Gomez, Virgilio Hermoso, Celia Lopez-Canizares, Joaquin Lopez-Soriano, Annie Machordom, Joana Martelo, Andres Mellado-Diaz, Juan C. Moreno, Rosa Olivo del Amo, J. Carlos Otero, Anabel Perdices, Quim Pou-Rovira, Sergio Quinonero-Salgado, Argantonio Rodriguez-Merino, Macarena Ros, Enrique Sanchez-Gullon, Marta I. Sanchez, David Sanchez-Fernandez, Jorge R. Sanchez-Gonzalez, Oscar Soriano, M. Alexandra Teodosio, Mar Torralva, Rufino Vieira-Lanero, Antonio Zamora-Lopez, Francisco J. Oliva-Paterna
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive and updated inventory of non-indigenous species in aquatic ecosystems of the Iberian Peninsula. It analyzes the establishment status, introduction pathways, native range, and temporal introduction trends of listed species. Additionally, it discusses the legal coverage provided by national and European regulations. The study emphasizes the need for coordinated transnational strategies to address aquatic invasions across EU member borders.
Review
Environmental Sciences
J. Robert Britton, Abigail J. Lynch, Helge Bardal, Stephanie J. Bradbeer, Julie A. Coetzee, Neil E. Coughlan, Tatenda Dalu, Elena Tricarico, Belinda Gallardo, Mark Lintermans, Frances Lucy, Chunlong Liu, Julian D. Olden, Rajeev Raghavan, Eleri G. Pritchard
Summary: The Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity emphasizes the importance of addressing nonnative species as one of the primary actions to protect freshwater biodiversity. Prevention of introductions is the most effective management measure, while early detection and rapid reaction can prevent establishment and dispersal. If a species becomes invasive, control and containment measures can minimize its spread and impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
David F. F. Willer, David C. C. Aldridge, Charlie Gough, Kate Kincaid
Summary: Small-scale octopus fisheries contribute to the enhancement of tropical blue food supply and livelihoods through their catch methods and management approaches. These fisheries produced a significant amount of catch and processed octopus in 2017 with a high landed value, providing important nutrients and socioeconomic benefits for tropical populations.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sabrina Kumschick, Sandro Bertolino, Tim M. Blackburn, Giuseppe Brundu, Katie E. Costello, Maarten de Groot, Thomas Evans, Belinda Gallardo, Piero Genovesi, Tanushri Govender, Jonathan M. Jeschke, Katharina Lapin, John Measey, Ana Novoa, Ana L. Nunes, Anna F. Probert, Petr Pysek, Cristina Preda, Wolfgang Rabitsch, Helen E. Roy, Kevin G. Smith, Elena Tricarico, Montserrat Vila, Giovanni Vimercati, Sven Bacher
Summary: The Environmental Impact Classification for Alien Taxa (EICAT) is an important tool for measuring the severity of environmental impacts caused by non-native species. It has been incorporated into decision-making procedures and supports the management of biological invasions and biodiversity conservation.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
