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Biodiversity Conservation
Zhili Xu, Bin Dong, Cheng Wang, Xiang Gao, Haifeng Xu, Zezhu Wei, Zhipeng Lu, Xiao Liu
Summary: In this study, the land use change in Chongming Dongtan in recent ten years was obtained, and the ecological sources of the white-headed crane were screened using morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and landscape connectivity. The results showed the region included 24 ecological sources,46 ecological corridors, 127 ecological pinch points, and 134 ecological obstacle points. The study constructs the ecological corridor of the White-headed crane in Chongming Dongtan, which is helpful for habitat protection and ecological network construction.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Run Han, Jinming Sha, Xiaomei Li, Shuhui Lai, Zejing Lin, Qixin Lin, Jinliang Wang
Summary: This study used remote sensing data to monitor land development and ecological changes in Gui'an and analyzed the characteristics of land-use change and ecological maintenance mechanisms at different stages. The results showed that Gui'an has a two-stage, rapid-development, rapid-recovery mode, and ecological quality can be maintained and sustainable development achieved through a reasonable land development mode.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong Cao, Bin Dong, Haifeng Xu, Zhili Xu, Zhezhu Wei, Zhipeng Lu, Xiao Liu
Summary: Through the study of landscape ecological risk assessment, it was found that the ecological risk of Chongming Dongtan wetland is gradually increasing. The natural landscapes are decreasing while the artificial landscapes are expanding. The ecological risk of wetlands is distributed evenly across different risk classes. Particularly in 2000, the highest-risk areas rapidly expanded into the buffer zone and nature reserves of Chongming Dongtan wetland. It was also observed that the aggregation of ecological risks continues to decrease, reducing the likelihood of dramatic changes in ecological risks.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Remote Sensing
Shuping Zhang, Lichuan Wu, Johan Arnqvist, Christoffer Hallgren, Anna Rutgersson
Summary: This study investigates the importance of coastal upwelling in the Baltic Sea, focusing on its role in air-sea exchange, ecosystem maintenance, and physical dynamics. The findings highlight the relationship between upwelling and local coastline and wind direction, as well as the seasonal and spatial variability of upwelling occurrences. The study concludes that this research provides valuable insights for oceanic modeling, air-sea exchange, and physical dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2022)
Article
Oceanography
Zhentao Chong, Min Zhang, Jiahong Wen, Luyang Wang, Jie Mi, Jeremy Bricker, Stanley Nmor, Zhijun Dai
Summary: In response to worsening flood risks in coastal areas due to climate change and rising sea levels, research has shown that saltmarshes offer advantages in flood protection over traditional seawalls. Cost-benefit analysis demonstrates a higher net present value and benefit-cost ratio for nature-based solutions like saltmarsh restoration compared to hard engineering solutions like seawall construction, indicating the importance of incorporating nature-based measures in future coastal redesign and maintenance.
ACTA OCEANOLOGICA SINICA
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juan Wang, Dongling Li, Wenting Cao, Xiulin Lou, Aiqin Shi, Huaguo Zhang
Summary: This study conducted a remote sensing analysis of coastal erosion in three typical regions of Alaska and Eastern Siberia. Comparative studies were made on the differences in erosion between different latitudes and the factors influencing erosion at similar latitudes. The study found that the most extensive erosion occurred along the coast of Alaska, followed by Eastern Siberia. Additionally, the erosion of Arctic coasts was found to be closely related to the trend and fluctuations of sea surface temperature.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zongfan Bai, Ling Han, Huiqun Liu, Xuhai Jiang, Liangzhi Li
Summary: This study improved remote sensing monitoring in arid regions by developing the Modified Remote Sensing Ecological Index (MRSEI). MRSEI was used to evaluate the ecological quality of Inner Mongolia and investigate its driving factors. The results indicate that while progress has been made in ecological conservation, areas that are fluctuating or degraded still require protection or management.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Yuekai Hu, Bo Tian, Lin Yuan, Xiuzhen Li, Ying Huang, Runhe Shi, Xiaoyi Jiang, Lihua Wang, Chao Sun
Summary: Salt marshes play crucial ecological roles but are facing losses and degradation, this study utilized Sentinel-1 SAR data and knowledge-based classifiers to produce a high-precision map in China coastal zones, proving the effectiveness of SAR data for salt marsh classification, with a total area of 127,477.37 ha predominantly distributed between Shandong and Zhejiang provinces.
ISPRS JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND REMOTE SENSING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haifeng Xu, Bin Dong, Ping Wang, Xiang Gao, Chunqiu Ren, Yuchun Pang, Yong Cao, Liang Peng
Summary: Wetland is an important part of the natural ecosystem. This study analyzes the land-use and land-cover change (LULCC) of Chongming Dongtan Wetland and predicts future changes using the CA-Markov model. The driving factors of LULCC are found to be economic development and agricultural population.
JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN SOCIETY OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Brooke M. Conroy, Sarah M. Hamylton, Kristian Kumbier, Jeffrey J. Kelleway
Summary: This study investigated the Coastal Swamp Oak Forest (CSOF) along Australia's east coast using field surveys and remote sensing methods. The results showed that the structure and health of CSOF vegetation are controlled by physico-chemical gradients, and the accelerating sea-level rise may have significant impacts on CSOF.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuai Zhang, Tamlin M. Pavelsky, Christopher D. Arp, Xiao Yang
Summary: A remote sensing-derived lake ice phenology database covering all lakes in Alaska from 2000 to 2019 was constructed to analyze the trends of earlier breakup and later freezeup of lake ice in the region. The dataset showed significant trends towards earlier or later ice breakup and freezeup for various lakes, with most significant trends observed in lakes north of the Brooks Range. This dataset contributes to the understanding of interactions between lake processes and climate change, supporting research on biogeochemical, limnological, and ecological regimes in Alaska and pan-Arctic regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenting Wu, Zhaoqing Yang, Chunpeng Chen, Bo Tian
Summary: The study found that ecological engineering projects have significant impacts on the geomorphological changes of coastal wetlands, and the use of remote sensing data can improve the quality of numerical models. However, EEP may increase the vulnerability of coastal wetland ecosystems to global climate change. Further research is needed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of EEP and identify a more sustainable approach for coastal management.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangbo Ren, Jianbu Wang, Yunfei Lu, Peiqiang Wu, Xiaoqing Lu, Chen Chen, Yi Ma
Summary: Climate change has had a profound impact on global ecological security, with the Arctic being one of the most vulnerable regions. Changes in vegetation coverage and glaciers in the Ny-Alesund coastal region are crucial for understanding global climate change. The study found a trend of declining and then increasing vegetation cover, with accelerated glacier melting after 2000 being attributed to human activities and climate changes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Soodabeh Namdari, Ali Ibrahim Zghair Alnasrawi, Omid Ghorbanzadeh, Armin Sorooshian, Khalil Valizadeh Kamran, Pedram Ghamisi
Summary: Motivated by the lack of research on land cover and dust activity in the Middle East, this study explores the relationship between vegetation cover and dust emission in the region. The results show that the decrease in vegetation cover is closely related to increased dust intensity. The study also reveals spatial variability in the relationship between Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) and Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in different time periods.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elliott White, David Kaplan
Summary: Remote sensing data can be used to detect differences in coastal floodplain swamps (CFS) vegetation associated with long-term, low-level saltwater intrusion (SWI), with hypotheses analyzing summary statistics showing significant differences between impacted and unimpacted sites. However, further methodological advancements are needed to reliably detect the temporal transition process of CFS undergoing SWI.
REMOTE SENSING OF ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Sun, Hongyang Chen, Jintao Li, Yan Zhang, Xiang Liu, Jinquan Li, Bo Li, Shurong Zhou, Ming Nie
Summary: As climate warms, the strength of microbial thermal acclimation and its effects on soil carbon feedback may be influenced by multiple environmental factors, including nitrogen concentration and soil acidity. This study found that under warming conditions, higher nitrogen enrichment reduced the mass-specific respiration rates in alpine permafrost soils. The strength of thermal acclimation was found to increase as nitrogen enrichment increased, but the pathways by which nitrogen affects acclimation can vary.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xinxin Wang, Xiangming Xiao, Xi Zhang, Jihua Wu, Bo Li
Summary: Coastal wetlands are vulnerable to sea-level rise, extreme climate, and human activities, especially in large river deltas. This study quantified the changes in area and patch number of coastal wetlands in China's four major river deltas, and assessed the effects of driving factors. It was found that the Liaohe River Delta and Yellow River Delta experienced substantial losses, while the Yangtze River Delta showed recent recoveries. The Pearl River Delta had a relatively stable area trend but an increasing patch number trend. Protected areas were effective in halting the decreasing trends in coastal wetland areas, but were counteracted by invasive plant invasions.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jinquan Li, Mingkai Jiang, Junmin Pei, Changming Fang, Bo Li, Ming Nie
Summary: Wetlands play a strategic role in carbon uptake, but the uncertainty and variability in their carbon balances limit accurate assessments of their sequestration ability. Based on a study of 2385 observations from global wetlands, it was found that the mean net carbon sinks of different wetland types vary, with inland wetlands, peatlands, and coastal wetlands having mean values of 0.57, 0.29, and 1.88 tons of carbon per hectare per year, respectively. Water table depth was found to have a greater control on carbon sinks than climate and ecosystem-related variables, with an increase in water table depth resulting in a stronger carbon sink. Sustaining wetland hydrology under global change is urgently needed to prevent wetlands from becoming carbon sources to the atmosphere.
Article
Ecology
Yaolin Guo, Youzheng Zhang, Jihua Wu, Christina L. Richards, Oliver Bossdorf, Bo Li, Rui-Ting Ju
Summary: This study compared the effects of latitudinal variation on leaf litter chemistry and palatability to detritivores between invasive and native plants, and investigated the relationships between chemical traits, climate, and detritivory. The results showed geographic clines in litter traits and palatability, with strong links between climate, litter chemistry, and detritivory.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuna Chen, Jiaxin Kang, Huanqing Zhu, Kaixi Wang, Ziyi Han, Leyu Wang, Junsheng Liu, Yuanyuan Wu, Puming He, Youying Tu, Bo Li
Summary: L-theanine is the main amino acid in tea leaves and has both flavor and health benefits. Its immunomodulatory effects, particularly on reducing immunosuppression and improving immunity, have been studied in clinical and epidemiological research. Numerous studies on cells and animals have also shown that theanine plays a role in regulating inflammation, nerve damage, the intestinal tract, and tumors by regulating certain cellular functions.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hongbo Chen, Fei Yu, Jiaxin Kang, Qiao Li, Hasitha Kalhari Warusawitharana, Bo Li
Summary: The composition and contents of organic acids vary in different types of tea. They play important roles in the metabolism of tea plants, nutrient absorption and growth regulation, as well as the aroma and taste quality of tea. However, the research on organic acids in tea is still limited. This article reviewed the progress made in studying organic acids in tea, including analysis methods, physiological functions, composition and influencing factors, sensory contributions, as well as health benefits like antioxidation and digestion promotion. It aims to provide references for further research on organic acids in tea.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuanfei Pan, Mu Liu, Alejandro Sosa, Bo Li, Mang Shi, Xiaoyun Pan
Summary: This study investigates the metacommunities of endophytic fungi in the leaves of an invasive plant and finds that the structure of these fungal communities is influenced by multiple spatial scales and different drivers. These findings are important for understanding the global patterns of fungal diversity.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philip A. Martin, Alec P. Christie, Gorm E. Shackelford, Amelia S. C. Hood, Shengyu Wang, Bo Li, William Morgan, Madeleine Lee, David C. Aldridge, William J. Sutherland
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Hao Liu, Yan Zhang, Xiao Xu, Songshuo Li, Jihua Wu, Bo Li, Ming Nie
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effects of nutrient enrichment on the root traits and growth performance of invasive Spartina alterniflora and native Phragmites australis. They found that S. alterniflora exhibited high plasticity in root traits in response to nutrient enrichment, while P. australis showed limited response. The researchers suggest that considering root traits can improve our understanding of below-ground mechanisms underlying invasion under nutrient enrichment.
FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Shiyun Qiu, Jingxin Huang, Meng Lu, Xiao Xu, Xincheng Li, Qun Zhang, Fengfei Xin, Chenhao Zhou, Xi Zhang, Ming Nie, Jihua Wu, Bo Li
Summary: This study found that nutrient enrichment can lead to a fundamental shift in the coexistence dynamics between native and invasive species in the Yangtze estuary saltmarshes, ultimately resulting in the failure of resistance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xinxin Wang, Xiangming Xiao, Xi Zhang, Hui Ye, Jinwei Dong, Qiang He, Xubang Wang, Jianquan Liu, Bo Li, Jihua Wu
Summary: The numbers and sizes of photovoltaic solar power plants in China have grown rapidly in recent years, which is in line with China's goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. However, the mapping of these power plants often results in unwanted noise. In this study, a new method of mapping photovoltaic solar power plants was developed and applied in Gansu Province. The method proved to be effective in removing noise and produced highly accurate maps. The study also analyzed the spatial-temporal dynamics of these power plants and their impact on land cover conversion.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shiyun Qiu, Qun Zhang, Xiao Xu, Xincheng Li, Chenhao Zhou, Ji Yang, Wenneng Zhou, Bo Li
Summary: The effects of nutrient enrichment on the reproductive differences between invasive and native plants were studied. Nutrient enrichment generally reduced the reproduction of native plants but increased that of invasive plants. This study shows that nutrient enrichment can confer the invasive plant a reproductive advantage, demonstrating an overlooked pathway for biological invasions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Danfeng Liu, Yunshan Liu, Maoye Liu, Yupeng Geng, Yongjun Zhang, Evan Siemann, Bo Li, Yi Wang
Summary: The chemical defenses of invasive plant Phytolacca americana and noninvasive Phytolacca icosandra against herbivore Spodoptera litura were compared. It was found that P. americana repelled S. litura when free from attack, but formed an ecological trap after being infested. The study revealed that P. americana attracted herbivores with released (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate, but repelled them with herbivore-induced volatile DMNT.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Remote Sensing
Xi Zhang, Xiangming Xiao, Xinxin Wang, Xiao Xu, Shiyun Qiu, Lianghao Pan, Jun Ma, Ruiting Ju, Jihua Wu, Bo Li
Summary: Biological invasions, especially by Spartina alterniflora, are significantly impacting the structure and functions of coastal ecosystems in China. Urgent efforts to control the spread of this invasive species are hindered by the lack of time-series data. By using satellite images, this study successfully generated annual maps of Spartina saltmarshes from 1985 to 2020, revealing a continuous expansion of Spartina along the coast. The invasion history and frequency of changes were found to be influenced by latitude, with low latitudes experiencing longer and more frequent invasions. Human interventions have contributed to the decline in certain areas, but natural spread remains the primary driver of its extensive invasion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
