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Biodiversity Conservation
Huiyuan Guan, Yongping Bai, Yuanyuan Tang, Chunyue Zhang, Jiacheng Zou
Summary: The scientific layout of an ecological network is essential for regional environmental protection and restoration in the face of global ecosystem changes, and is an important strategy in China for balancing ecosystem protection and economic development. By incorporating ecosystem services and landscape connectivity, we have identified ecological source areas and key ecological elements such as corridors and nodes, using the minimum cumulative resistance (MCR) and gravity models to optimize spatial patterns, formulate control area plans, and propose a model for developing ecological functional areas. The results show high-value ecosystem service areas in wetland parks, Ningxia Helan Mountain Nature Reserve, and Xiangshan Grassland Nature Park; an ecological network consisting of 19 source areas, 169 corridors, and 46 nodes; and an improved network with additional source areas, optimized corridors, and nodes, forming a model of one belt, four areas, and multi-center development for ecological functional areas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Xifeng Ju, Junling He, Zhang Qi, Adilai Saitiniyazi
Summary: The ecological environment quality in Kashgar Oasis has shown an increasing trend from 1990 to 2020. The degraded areas mainly exhibit mild degradation with a patchy structure. Land use patterns have the most significant explanatory power as driving factors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Ecology
Jianguo Wang, Fei Zhang, Chi-Yung Jim, Ngai Weng Chan, Verner Carl Johnson, Changjiang Liu, Pan Duan, Jupar Bahtebay
Summary: This study comprehensively evaluates the ecological carrying capacity (ECC) of Xinjiang's unique mountain-oasis desert ecosystems using remote sensing data and geographic information system technology. The research findings show a general decline in ECC in Xinjiang, with temperature and human activities playing significant roles in this decline. Altitude and urbanization are closely associated with ECC distribution.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Sami Ullah, Yan Shi, Muhammad Yousaf Sardar Dasti, Muhammad Wajid, Zulfiqar Ahmad Saqib
Summary: This study used remote sensing and geographic information technology to monitor the changes in land use and land cover in the Cholistan desert and Bahawalpur region of Pakistan from 2015 to 2022. The results showed a significant expansion in built-up area, a decrease in agriculture and vegetation area, waterbodies, and desert area. The study also revealed that rapid urbanization encroached on agricultural land, with a population growth rate of over 3% within eight years. This research is important for assessing the spatial and temporal changes in the desert ecosystem and raising awareness about the significance of desert ecosystems to policymakers and governments.
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Environmental Studies
Yuanyuan Liu, Caihong Ma, Zhonghua Yang, Xin Fan
Summary: This paper proposes an EN-DSS framework based on long-term remote sensing data and fundamental data, and takes Lingwu City as a case study. The study reveals the characteristics of oasis expansion and desert recession in the desert-oasis system, and identifies the ecological security pattern dominated by shrub forests. However, the construction of this pattern faces challenges and requires strengthening the construction of an integrated ecological network.
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Agronomy
Jiaxing Wei, Weichen Dong, Shaomin Liu, Lisheng Song, Ji Zhou, Ziwei Xu, Ziwei Wang, Tongren Xu, Xinlei He, Jingwei Sun
Summary: Extensive unmanned aerial vehicle experiments were conducted in oasis-desert areas to obtain high spatial resolution maps of evapotranspiration for precision agriculture and water resource management in the context of climate change.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Feng Tianjiao, Wang Dong, Wang Ruoshui, Wang Yixin, Xin Zhiming, Luo Fengmin, Ma Yuan, Li Xing, Xiao Huijie, Andres Caballero-Calvo, Jesus Rodrigo-Comino
Summary: This study assessed the ecological effects of different patterns of Farmland Shelterbelt System (FSS) in a desert oasis ecotone in northern China. The results showed that FSS patterns had significant effects on microclimate improvement and soil properties played a more important role in soil water and salt control. This study provides a theoretical basis for FSS construction and agricultural water management practices.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jiamin Liu, Xiutong Pei, Wanyang Zhu, Jizong Jiao
Summary: In recent years, the delicate balance between economic development and ecological environment protection in ecologically fragile arid areas has become apparent. This study employed a coupled deep learning model to simulate the ecological service value of the Wuwei arid oasis over the next 10 years, and analyzed the potential impact of driving factors on ecological service value. The results are of great significance for balancing economic development and ecological protection and promoting sustainable development in arid areas.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongyang Wang, Yanpeng Cai, Yulei Xie, Lei Chen, Pan Zhang
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive evaluation framework was proposed to assess the resilience of urban ecological networks. Taking three typical urban agglomerations as cases, the resilience of ecological networks was evaluated from the perspectives of robustness and redundancy. The research results showed that the current ecological network exhibits redundancy. This research will contribute to the improvement of urban ecological resilience evaluation and sustainable urban management and ecological restoration.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Feng Tianjiao, Ji Mingxin, Wang Yixin, Wang Dong, Xin Zhiming, Xiao Huijie, Li Junran
Summary: Four typical farmland shelterbelt patterns in the desert oasis ecotones of Hetao irrigated area were studied, and their effects on soil properties, vegetation attributes, microclimate, and soil water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus storage were analyzed. The results showed that the four-line pattern had higher soil organic content, total nitrogen content, and total phosphorus content, as well as the highest soil water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus storage. The findings provide a useful theoretical basis for agricultural management and ecological restoration in ecofragile regions.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Feng Huang, Carlos G. Ochoa
Summary: This study proposes a copula incorporated cellular automata (CA) module for modeling the impact of ecological water diversion on oasis restoration. The model takes into account groundwater depth and community expansion, and incorporates water availability and vegetation indices to assess habitat quality. The results show that ecological water diversion can successfully restore the oasis, but the distribution and evolution of the oasis are irregular due to the spatial heterogeneity of vegetation habitat suitability.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Yin, Qi Feng, Xinjun Zheng, Meng Zhu, Xue Wu, Yong Guo, Min Wu, Yan Li
Summary: The study identified significant variations in water-salt dynamics among different land use types in the oasis-desert ecosystem, with higher water and salt exchange fluxes in cropland and shelterbelt compared to desert areas. Groundwater pumping and lateral groundwater flow were highlighted as important mechanisms for water-salt exchange.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bowen Ma, Xu Wang
Summary: The paper simulated the distribution of ecological space in Wuhan Metropolitan Area (WMA) in 2035 under five scenarios using the Markov-FLUS model. The results showed that the scale of ecological space increased under the natural development, balanced and coordinated development, and ecological space preference development scenarios, while it decreased under the production space preference development and living space preference development scenarios. The study also found that water and forest land played a major role in the ecosystem service value of ecological space in WMA.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ziwei Wang, Tao Chen, Dongyu Zhu, Kun Jia, Antonio Plaza
Summary: With the advancement of remote sensing technology, the remote sensing ecological index (RSEI) has been widely used for evaluating eco-environmental quality. However, the limitations of RSEI, such as lack of uniform application, stochastic results, and inability to consider all ecological elements, have led to the proposal of a new index named RSEIFE. Comparisons with other evaluation models have shown that RSEIFE has a more stable calculation process, consistent results with the real eco-environment, and the ability to reveal more details about its features. Moreover, RSEIFE effectively demonstrates the ecological benefits of both water bodies and their surrounding environments, providing a more accurate and comprehensive basis for environmental protection policies.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Forestry
Weixia Wang, Joachim Ingwersen, Guang Yang, Zhenxi Wang, Aliya Alimu
Summary: Farmland conversion to orchard or agroforestry in southern Xinjiang, China, affects soil organic carbon and its activity. The results indicate that orchards and agroforestry systems are effective in increasing soil organic carbon content and activity.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Qiang Yu, Depeng Yue, Yuhang Wang, Su Kai, Minzhe Fang, Huan Ma, Qinbin Zhang, Yuan Huang
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qibin Zhang, Depeng Yue, Minzhe Fang, Qiang Yu, Yuan Huang, Kai Su, Huan Ma, Yuhang Wang
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2018)
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Forestry
Kai Su, Qiang Yu, Yahui Hu, Zhili Liu, Pengchong Wang, Qibin Zhang, Jiyou Zhu, Teng Niu, Depeng Yue
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kai Su, Xiaoting Sun, Hongqiong Guo, Qianqian Long, Song Li, Xueqing Mao, Teng Niu, Qiang Yu, Yinran Wang, Depeng Yue
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Forestry
Kai Su, Hongjun Liu, Huiyuan Wang
Summary: This study analyzed the change characteristics of ecosystem pattern, quality, and dominant services in the Loess Plateau Ecological Screen (LPES) from 2005 to 2015. The results showed that the ecosystem structure was stable, but the quality improved. Soil erosion situation improved overall, with grassland and forest playing important roles in soil conservation.
Article
Forestry
Kai Su, Xuebing Jiang
Summary: Ecosystem services have been shrinking due to unreasonable development and utilization, and the ecological information for policymakers is complex and obscure. To address this, we developed an ecosystem services radiation assessment framework (ESRAF) using remote sensing and other data, which can provide policymakers with concise and reliable ecological information.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yiming Zhang, Kai Su, Xuebing Jiang, Yongfa You, Xiangbei Zhou, Zhu Yu, Zhongchao Chen, Luying Wang, Changwen Wei, Zhihong Liao
Summary: The complexity and fragility of the Yellow River Basin ecosystem limit its economic growth and sustainable social development. In response, the Chinese government has established the Loess Plateau Ecological Screen to mitigate the negative ecological impacts. However, there is a lack of studies that quantify the effects of impervious surfaces on ecosystem services. This study explores the response of ecosystem services to changes in impervious surfaces and investigates the scale effect from 2000 to 2020.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zhihong Liao, Kai Su, Xuebing Jiang, Jiping Wang, Yongfa You, Luying Wang, Shihui Chang, Changwen Wei, Yiming Zhang, Chuang Li
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the grassland ecosystem and grazing intensity status in Inner Mongolia and assessed the ecological quality of Inner Mongolia county using the four quadrant model. The results showed that the landscape of Inner Mongolia was mainly composed of grassland, forest, and desert, and was relatively stable, but urban expansion needed attention. The grassland ecosystem in Inner Mongolia had good carrying capacity in the east and southeast, but was relatively low in the west and northwest. Overall, the ecological quality of the Inner Mongolia grassland showed a stable state and a slight improvement trend.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Chuang Li, Kai Su, Xiaofei Liang, Xuebing Jiang, Jiping Wang, Yongfa You, Luying Wang, Shihui Chang, Changwen Wei, Yiming Zhang, Zhihong Liao
Summary: This study focuses on Hechi City in southwest China's Karst region, aiming to protect and enhance ecosystem services through refining the spatial configuration of the ecological network. The results show that optimizing the network leads to an increase in the area of ecological sources and the number of corridors, significantly improving the connectivity and stability of the ecological network. The complex network analysis method provides a detailed understanding of the overall and local elements of the network.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Changwen Wei, Jiaqin Zeng, Jiping Wang, Xuebing Jiang, Yongfa You, Luying Wang, Yiming Zhang, Zhihong Liao, Kai Su
Summary: This study examines the impact of various environmental factors on five ecosystem services in arid and semi-arid mountainous regions. The results show that precipitation is the most significant factor influencing the ecosystem services, with human activities having the greatest influence on habitat provision. Temperature, on the other hand, exhibits a suppressive effect on the ecosystem services.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luying Wang, Siyuan Wang, Xiaofei Liang, Xuebing Jiang, Jiping Wang, Chuang Li, Shihui Chang, Yongfa You, Kai Su
Summary: This study identifies key sites of ecological assets and priority regions for restoration and conservation in Guangxi using the gross ecosystem product (GEP) as an indicator. An initial ecological network is constructed based on the minimum cumulative resistance model, and its internal defects are extracted using circuit theory. The optimized ecological network shows improved connectivity and robustness, providing a valuable basis for ecological diversity protection and restoration.
Article
Environmental Studies
Zhihong Liao, Kai Su, Xuebing Jiang, Xiangbei Zhou, Zhu Yu, Zhongchao Chen, Changwen Wei, Yiming Zhang, Luying Wang
Summary: The ecosystem in the Northeast Forest Belt (NFB) plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological environment in Northeast China and the entire country. This study analyzed the spatio-temporal changes in ecological quality from 2005 to 2015 and identified the main driving factors behind these changes. The results showed that the ecosystem in the NFB was in a relatively good state as a whole, but some areas still required attention due to degradation. Land use/cover, climate, and human disturbance were identified as potential factors affecting ecosystem evolution in the NFB.
Article
Environmental Studies
Luying Wang, Kai Su, Xuebing Jiang, Xiangbei Zhou, Zhu Yu, Zhongchao Chen, Changwen Wei, Yiming Zhang, Zhihong Liao
Summary: This study constructed a GEP assessment framework using GIS and RS technologies to analyze the contributions of natural ecosystem services to the economy in Guangxi province. The results showed that the protection of natural ecosystems and socio-economic development in Guangxi achieved coordinated development, and there is potential to transform ecological advantages into economic advantages. The study highlights the importance of recognizing the value of ecological resources.
Article
Spectroscopy
Su Kai, Yu Qiang, Hu Ya-hui, Liu Zhi-li, Wang Peng-chong, Zhang Qi-bin, Zhu Ji-you, Niu Teng, Pei Yan-ru, Yue De-peng
SPECTROSCOPY AND SPECTRAL ANALYSIS
(2020)
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Ecology
Florian Lecorvaisier, Dominique Pontier, Benoit Soubeyrand, David Fouchet
Summary: Research has found that the use of vaccines that do not entirely block pathogen transmission may lead to the evolution of more virulent strains. High vaccine coverage favors the emergence and prevalence of avirulent strains, and competition between strains is crucial for the eradication of toxigenic strains when these vaccines are used.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Monica E. Barros, Ana Arriagada, Hugo Arancibia, Sergio Neira
Summary: The stock biomass of carrot prawn in the south-central area of Chile has decreased in the past 12 years, mainly due to fishing mortality. Predation mortality has been less studied and quantified, so it is important to estimate and compare predation and fishing mortality to understand their effects on fishing stocks. A food web model was built to analyze the biomass changes and evaluate the relative contribution of different mortality factors. The results showed that predation mortality was the main component of total mortality for carrot prawns and yellow prawns.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shubham Krishna, Victoria Peterson, Luisa Listmann, Jana Hinners
Summary: This study incorporated viral dynamics into an ecosystem model to investigate the effects of viruses on ecosystem dynamics under current and future climatic conditions. The results showed that the presence of viruses increased nutrient retention in the upper water column, leading to a reduction in phytoplankton biomass and transfer of biomass to higher trophic levels.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Zahra Dehghan Manshadi, Parastoo Parivar, Ahad Sotoudeh, Ali Morovati Sharifabadi
Summary: This study demonstrates the importance of strategies such as limiting built-up areas, preserving green spaces, and protecting water resources on the urban carrying capacity in arid and semi-arid regions. Implementing a combination of policies aimed at enhancing urban green spaces and regulating water demand is found to be the most effective in terms of health and urban carrying capacity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shay S. Keretz, Daelyn A. Woolnough, Todd J. Morris, Edward F. Roseman, David T. Zanatta
Summary: This study surveyed native freshwater mussels in the St. Clair-Detroit River system and found 14 live unionids representing 9 species. However, the model used to predict their presence in the main channels was not successful. The study also revealed characteristic differences between the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Zhengrong Zhang, Xuemei Li, Xinyu Liu, Kaixin Zhao
Summary: This study examines land use change in the Chinese Tianshan mountainous region using system dynamics and patch-generating land use simulation models. The results show an expansion in forest and construction land, a decline in grassland area, and an increase in cultivated land area from 2005 to 2020. By 2040, unused land, grassland, and water are expected to decrease while other land types increase, with construction land showing the most significant increase. The study provides insights for future ecological and environmental management in the region.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Amira Khelifa, Nadjia El Saadi
Summary: This paper develops an agent-based model to study malaria disease transmission, taking into account the interactions between hosts, vectors, and aquatic habitats, as well as their geographical locations. The simulation results highlight the significant role of aquatic habitats in infection transmission and disease persistence, and demonstrate the effectiveness of eliminating these habitats in limiting disease transmission.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Guillaume Peron
Summary: The theory for movement-based coexistence between species often overlooks small-scale, station-keeping movements. However, at this scale, there are many instances where positive correlations exist between species traits that are expected to be negatively correlated based on current theory. Through simulations, the researcher presents a counter-example to demonstrate that functional tradeoffs are not a necessary condition for movement-based coexistence. This study highlights the significance of species-specific space use patterns under the time allocation tradeoff hypothesis.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Sandra Y. Mendiola, Nicole M. Gerardo, David J. Civitello
Summary: Research on the use of insect microbial symbionts as a means of controlling the spread of insect vectors and the pathogens they carry has made significant progress in the last decade. This study focused on the relative importance of simultaneous effects caused by a symbiont called Caballeronia spp. on the ability of squash bugs to transmit phytopathogenic Serratia marcescens. The researchers found that infection with Caballeronia significantly reduced pathogen titers and cleared S. marcescens in bugs, thus reducing the vectoring potential of these pests. The study also showed that maximizing symbiont prevalence in the vector population is crucial for effectively mitigating plant infections.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Shirui Hao, Dongryeol Ryu, Andrew W. Western, Eileen Perry, Heye Bogena, Harrie Jan Hendricks Franssen
Summary: This study investigates the sensitivity of model yield prediction to uncertainties in model parameters and inputs using the Sobol' method. The results show that yield is more sensitive to changes in water availability and nitrogen availability, depending on soil, management, and weather conditions.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Nitika Mundetia, Devesh Sharma, Aditya Sharma
Summary: This study focused on assessing groundwater sustainability using different modeling approaches in a river basin in Rajasthan, India. The results showed a decrease in future groundwater recharge and emphasized the need for better management and conservation practices to achieve sustainable development goals.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Sukdev Biswas, Sk Golam Mortoja, Ritesh Kumar Bera, Sabyasachi Bhattacharya
Summary: Bacteria play a crucial role in regulating the nutrient cycle of ecosystems, and maintaining a thriving bacterial population is essential for the sustainability of these environments. This study introduces the concept of cooperation as a group defense mechanism employed by bacteria and incorporates it into the functional response, offering a more comprehensive understanding of the complex tritrophic food chain dynamics. The results highlight the importance of a balance between strong group defense and moderate cooperation for bacteria sustainability and overall system stability.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
D. Z. M. Le Gouvello, S. Heye, L. R. Harris, J. Temple-Boyer, P. Gaspar, M. G. Hart-Davis, C. Louro, R. Nel
Summary: This study modeled the dispersal pathways and compared potential dispersal corridors of different sea turtle species in the Western Indian Ocean. The results showed that ocean currents play a major role in driving dispersal, with species and years exhibiting differences in dispersal patterns. Active swimming had little influence on dispersal during the first year.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Yingying Duan, Haina Rong, Gexiang Zhang, Sergey Gorbachev, Dunwu Qi, Luis Valencia-Cabrera, Mario J. Perez-Jimenez
Summary: Computing models are an effective way to study population dynamics of endangered species like giant pandas. This paper proposes a unified framework and conducts a comprehensive survey of computing models for giant panda ecosystems. Multi-factor computing models are more suitable for studying giant panda ecosystems.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
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Ecology
Samantha Lai, Theophilus Zhi En Teo, Arief Rullyanto, Jeffery Low, Karenne Tun, Peter A. Todd, Siti Maryam Yaakub
Summary: Understanding the exchange of genetic material among populations in the marine environment is crucial for conservation efforts. Agent-based models are increasingly used to predict dispersal pathways, including for seagrasses. This study highlights the importance of considering both sexual propagules and asexual vegetative fragments when evaluating seagrass connectivity.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2024)
