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Kristen Ruegg, Eric C. Anderson, Marius Somveille, Rachael A. Bay, Mary Whitfield, Eben H. Paxton, Thomas B. Smith
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GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
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Owen P. Mckenna, David M. Mushet, Samuel R. Kucia, Elyssa C. Mcculloch-Huseby
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ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Memet Varol, Cem Tokatli
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Qu, Chunyan Du, Haipeng Wu, Ying Xiong, Guanlong Yu, Jiasheng Wang, Juan Dai, Lixue Wu, Zhuo Zhang, Yuqian Zhu, Jingdu Liu
Summary: The Poplar Ecological Retreat project aims to restore the natural state of Dongting Lake wetland by removing artificially planted eastern cottonwoods. The study found that the project has improved habitat suitability for some migratory birds, particularly for Anatidae and Ardeidae, while having little impact on Charadriidae and Laridae.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
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Zachary M. Young, Corne Kreemer, Geoffrey Blewitt
Summary: The Great Salt Lake in Utah experienced significant water loss during the 2012-2016 drought, leading to changes in groundwater loads and GPS displacements. By testing various models and comparing with observational data, the study revealed the substantial contribution of exterior groundwater storage loss and the true distribution of lake water loss.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Dorothy K. Hall, Donal S. O'Leary, Nicolo E. DiGirolamo, Woodruff Miller, Do Hyuk Kang
Summary: The Great Salt Lake in Utah has been shrinking since the middle of the 19th Century, with decreased area and volume and increased salinity. Satellite data shows that the main reasons for this decline since 2000 are earlier snowmelt, rising temperatures leading to less snowfall, increased evaporation, and decreasing snow depth.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Dandan Liu, Lingling Liu, Qinghui You, Qiwu Hu, Minfei Jian, Guihua Liu, Mingyang Cong, Bo Yao, Ying Xia, Jie Zhong, Wenjing Yang
Summary: Human-induced changes in landscapes are major drivers of wetland loss and degradation. A landscape-based multi-metric index (LMI) was developed to evaluate the condition of the Poyang Lake wetland in China. The study found that protecting landscapes at local scales is essential for wetland conservation, and demonstrated significant links between landscape characteristics and wetland biotic integrity using satellite imagery-derived data.
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Ecology
Mark E. Bell, Michael R. Conover
Summary: The number of ground-nesting ducks in the wetlands of Great Salt Lake, Utah has declined, potentially due to increased predator species and their abundances resulting in nest depredation. This study investigated the effect of nest-site characteristics on daily survival rates (DSRs) of duck nests. The results showed varying survival rates among years, with the presence of striped skunks and raccoons responsible for most depredations. Nests located near other duck nests and inside a mixed nesting colony had higher DSRs, indicating the importance of nesting densities for nesting success.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Geology
Yihang Fang, Franklin Hobbs, Yiping Yang, Huifang Xu
Summary: Since the discovery of dolomite, various mechanisms for its precipitation have been studied, including the role of microbial life and abiotic chemical environments. In the Great Salt Lake, dissolved silica concentration is found to be the primary control for dolomite formation. This finding can also be used as a proxy for reconstructing climate changes in the area.
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Microbiology
Binhua Wang, Hui Zhong, Yajun Liu, Luzhang Ruan, Zhaoyu Kong, Xiaozhen Mou, Lan Wu
Summary: The diversity of gut bacteria in migratory birds is influenced by their diet specialization and plays a significant role in their health, fitness, ecology, and evolution. In this study, the gut microbiota of winter migratory birds in the Poyang Lake wetland was analyzed, revealing that dietary specialization is the key factor in determining the composition of the gut microbiome. The omnivorous birds had higher bacterial diversity compared to herbivorous and carnivorous birds. Additionally, the microbial networks in herbivorous and carnivorous birds were less integrated compared to omnivorous birds. These findings contribute to our understanding of host-microbiota interactions and the dietary flexibility and diversification in migratory birds.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Ecology
Robert Davis, Palash Panja, John McLennan
Summary: An integrated workflow is developed to estimate the spatial distribution of harmful algal blooms, especially cyanobacteria concentrations in inland water bodies. The methodology includes satellite data extraction, preprocessing, machine learning algorithms, and prediction. The workflow and predicted spatial concentration can be used to improve warning and advisory systems for the public.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2023)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Elliot A. Jagniecki, Michael D. Vanden Berg, Eric S. Boyd, David T. Johnston, Bonnie K. Baxter
Summary: As the elevation of Great Salt Lake declined in 2019, crystalline mounds formed on the southeastern shore and nearby Antelope Island. The mounds are composed of mirabilite crystals produced from spring waters that encounter cold air. The presence of algae and bacteria in the spring waters, as well as the isotopic composition of brine and mirabilite sulfate, provide insight into the preservation potential of biological material in sulfate minerals.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Maureen G. Frank, Michael R. Conover
Summary: The Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA, serves as a critical staging area for Wilson's and red-necked phalaropes, but increasing salinity threatens their food sources and populations. Research shows that phalaropes primarily consume water boatmen and brine flies, with dietary differences between species.
WILDLIFE SOCIETY BULLETIN
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
Mark E. Bell, Michael R. Conover
Summary: The study found that nest depredation is a major threat to ground-nesting ducks, with raccoons and striped skunks being the most common predators. Depredation events mostly occurred at night and during nautical twilight. Depredated nests were less likely to be re-incubated by the hens.
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Environmental Sciences
Xinping Yu, Yuwei Chen, Junjie Wang, Hancheng Li, Jinfu Liu, Nan Chen, Chang Wang
Summary: Eutrophication of water bodies leads to an increase in phytoplankton, especially cyanobacteria, which in turn affects the species distribution of migratory birds, disrupting the ecological balance of affected habitats. Analyzing 9 years of field data from Duchang Nature Reserve, it was found that the nutrient content of the water decreased while phytoplankton increased. Additionally, the factors influencing phytoplankton shifted from nutrient control to hydrological control, with the driving factors being seasonal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agronomy
Isidro Campos, Claudio Balbontin, Jose Gonzalez-Piqueras, Maria P. Gonzalez-Dugo, Christopher M. U. Neale, Alfonso Calera
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Environmental Sciences
C. M. U. Neale, C. Jaworowski, H. Heasler, S. Sivarajan, A. Masih
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(2016)
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Environmental Sciences
Magali Odi-Lara, Isidro Campos, Christopher M. U. Neale, Samuel Ortega-Farias, Carlos Poblete-Echeverria, Claudio Balbontin, Alfonso Calera
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Agricultural Engineering
Ricardo Gava, Jefferson L. Anselmo, Christopher M. U. Neale, Jose A. Frizzone, Aguinaldo J. F. Leal
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(2017)
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Agronomy
Isidro Campos, Christopher M. U. Neale, Timothy J. Arkebauer, Andrew E. Suyker, Ivo Z. Goncalves
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2018)
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Agronomy
J. Burdette Barker, Derek M. Heeren, Christopher M. U. Neale, Daran R. Rudnick
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2018)
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(2018)
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Agricultural Engineering
Saleh Taghvaeian, Christopher M. U. Neale, John C. Osterberg, Subramania I. Sritharan, Doyle R. Watts
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(2018)
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Ecology
Eric M. Gese, Patricia A. Terletzky, Sandra M. C. Cavalcanti, Christopher M. U. Neale
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Agricultural Engineering
Saleh Taghvaeian, Christopher M. U. Neale, John C. Osterberg, Subramania I. Sritharan, Doyle R. Watts
JOURNAL OF IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE ENGINEERING
(2018)
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Agricultural Engineering
J. B. Barker, C. M. U. Neale, D. M. Heeren, A. E. Suyker
TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASABE
(2018)
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Agronomy
J. Burdette Barker, Trenton E. Franz, Derek M. Heeren, Christopher M. U. Neale, Joe D. Luck
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2017)
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Agronomy
Isidro Campos, Christopher M. U. Neale, Andrew E. Suyker, Timothy J. Arkebauer, Ivo Z. Goncalves
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2017)
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Agronomy
T. Foster, N. Brozovic, A. P. Butler, C. M. U. Neale, D. Raes, P. Steduto, E. Fereres, T. C. Hsiao
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Proceedings Paper
Agronomy
John H. Prueger, Joesph G. Alfieri, Lawrence E. Hipps, William P. Kustas, Christopher M. U. Neale
REMOTE SENSING FOR AGRICULTURE, ECOSYSTEMS, AND HYDROLOGY XVIII
(2016)