Article
Environmental Sciences
Chang Chang, Yu Chang, Zaiping Xiong, Xiaoying Ping, Heng Zhang, Meng Guo, Yuanman Hu
Summary: Fires pose a significant threat to the grassland ecosystem, human life, and economic development. Limited research has been conducted on grassland fire prediction, leading to the need for better methods. By selecting natural and anthropogenic variables and considering historical fire points, regression models were built to predict grassland fire probability. The random forest model showed the best predictive effect, and meteorological factors and NDVI were found to be of great importance in grassland fire occurrence.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhanjiang Li, Yanlin Cong
Summary: Family farms are playing a crucial role in the development of agriculture and agricultural modernization in China. This study established an index system to evaluate the development of family farms and measured the level of development based on objective data. The results showed that there is room for improvement in the development of family farms.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zexi Shen, Qiang Zhang, Deliang Chen, Vijay P. Singh
Summary: This study investigated the impacts of mining on vegetation and groundwater in arid regions, revealing different effects of mining on vegetation and groundwater in different stages, including damaging, post-damaging, and restoration phases. The changes in groundwater significantly affected vegetation greenness and groundwater storage, with vegetation restoration occurring one year earlier than groundwater restoration. The findings highlight the far-reaching implications of mining-induced groundwater depletion and damaged hydrogeological structure on local water resources and vegetation in drylands.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jian Guo, Xiuchun Yang, Weiguo Jiang, Xiaoyu Xing, Min Zhang, Ang Chen, Dong Yang, Mingxin Yang, Lunda Wei, Bin Xu
Summary: The increasing frequency of global drought events poses a significant threat to the stability of grassland ecosystems' functionality. In the Inner Mongolian grasslands, drought risks are particularly high, with a substantial increase in severe and extreme droughts in recent years. The western region exhibits a decrease in vegetation resistance under severe drought conditions but shows an increase in resistance under extreme drought conditions. Protecting grassland ecosystems is crucial for maintaining vegetation productivity and land carbon sinks.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Shubo Wen, Yang Song, Xiangyu Lv, Xiaogang Meng, Kai Liu, Jingfeng Yang, Fengying Diao, Jinfei He, Xiaowei Huo, Zeliang Chen, Jingbo Zhai
Summary: This study is the first to detect and characterize PPV7 in eastern Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. The results show a high positive rate of PPV7 and significant co-infection with PCV2, shedding light on the molecular epidemiological characteristics of PPV7.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingbo Zhai, Ruihao Peng, Ying Wang, Yuying Lu, Huaimin Yi, Jinling Liu, Jiahai Lu, Zeliang Chen
Summary: The study on diagnostic delays of human brucellosis showed that older age was associated with longer delays, while occupations as herdsmen and living in pastoral/agricultural areas were associated with shorter delays.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zhaodan Cao, Tingju Zhu, Ximing Cai
Summary: Water shortage and soil salinization are key limiting factors in agricultural production in arid and semi-arid regions. The Hetao Irrigation District in western Inner Mongolia, China, has been adversely affected by irrigation water overuse and high soil salinity. An integrated hydro-agro-economic optimization model is developed to improve agricultural water management and policy interventions in the district.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyu Wu, Guiyan Liu, Qingfeng Bao
Summary: Balancing the relationship between forest resources and economic growth is crucial for achieving sustainable development in China. This study investigates the impact of economic growth on forest resources in Inner Mongolia, revealing an inverted N-shaped Environmental Kuznets Curve relationship. The results show that the forest coverage rate has undergone a decline-up-decline process, while the forest stock volume has exhibited a decline-up process with a minimum turning point around 1999. The study also suggests policy measures to promote the sustainable development of forest resources in the region.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Xinyu Liu, Xixi Lu, Ruihong Yu, Heyang Sun, Hao Xue, Zhen Qi, Zhengxu Cao, Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Tingxi Liu
Summary: The drying of riparian wetlands due to global warming is contributing to climate change, with essential factors controlling emissions being soil moisture content and temperature. Wider amounts of CO2 are emitted from riparian wetlands, with CH4 and N2O being emitted in smaller amounts.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Yan Hai, Wen-rui Wang, Yue Hua, Wei-dong Guo, Jian Song, Song Han, Yu-geng Zhang, Xiao-feng Jiang, Xiu-hong Zhang, Zhen-jun Li, Wei Li, Xu-dong Liang, Run-lin Han, Jian-chun Wei, Zhi-guo Liu
Summary: Anthrax in Inner Mongolia has undergone significant changes in its epidemiological characteristics, with decreasing incidence and shifting regional and occupational distributions. The predominant CanSNP genotypes were found to be A. Br. Ames and A. Br. 001/002 subgroups, with evidence of multiple point outbreaks and cross-regional transmission. Phylogenetic analysis based on WGS indicated a common origin for the strains and further comparative analysis is needed to determine the geographic origin.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Chaoqun Luo, Wenji Zhao, Sha Liu, Mingxia Luo, Tingting Fan, Yongxia Zhao, Yan Ren, Faming Wu, Jian Xie
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of traditional animal- and mineral-based medicines in the Gansu-Ningxia-Inner Mongolia junction zone. It highlights the need for preserving and applying these practices in a sustainable manner. It also lays a solid foundation for future research on ethnic medicine, which can contribute to the holistic wellbeing of local communities.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yongchang Zhu, Buchun Liu, Yuan Liu, Sana Zeeshan Shirazi, Cheng Cui, Jinna He, Shanshan Liu, Fan Yang, Xiaonan Zhang
Summary: According to the research findings, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region has shown significant increases in grain production and yield annually. The findings indicate that factors such as sown area, yield, structure adjustment, and agricultural inputs have contributed to this growth. Future efforts should focus on implementing technologies such as water-saving irrigation, high-efficiency fertilizer application, and measures to mitigate agrometeorological hazards in order to further increase grain production.
Article
Forestry
Xi Dong, Chunming Hu
Summary: This study proposes a monitoring model of vegetation cover change and analyzes the vegetation change in the core area of Hulun Buir Grassland. The results demonstrate spatial differences in vegetation coverage changes, with overall improvement in vegetation coverage. The study provides important insights into the driving mechanisms of vegetation coverage changes and guidance for vegetation restoration measures.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Zheng Ge, Ruihong Yu, Penghang Zhu, Yanling Hao, Yuan Li, Xinyu Liu, Zhuangzhuang Zhang, Xiaohui Ren
Summary: This study assessed the accuracy of precipitation data from ground observations in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region using the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Multi-Satellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA) and the Global Precipitation Measurement Program (GPM) Multi-Satellite Retrieval (IMERG) Precipitation Analysis Product (SBPP). The results showed that IMERG provided more accurate precipitation estimates than TMPA in complex topographic landscapes and uneven precipitation. However, further improvements are needed for extreme precipitation applications.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Wang, Rongyuan Liu, Fuping Gan, Ping Zhou, Xiangwen Zhang, Ling Ding
Summary: Monitoring vegetation restoration in mining areas using remote sensing data showed that the restored vegetation areas were larger in 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 compared to other years, while areas of expanded bare land also increased. The study found that the growth trend of restored vegetation was similar to that of natural vegetation, with the best restoration effects observed in 2014 and 2016.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaocui Liu, Zhicai Zhang, Ling Xu, Wenjing Shi, Quanshan Sun, Chongyang Ding, Huihua Zheng, Feng Wang
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Feng Wang, Yizhong Zhang, Ling Xu, Haile Ma
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Feng Wang, Mariam Owusu-Fordjour, Ling Xu, Zhongyang Ding, Zhenghua Gu
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qiong Wang, Mengmeng Xu, Liting Zhao, Feng Wang, Youran Li, Guiyang Shi, Zhongyang Ding
Summary: Comparing metabolites and transcriptome dynamics in liquid superficial-static culture (LSSC) and submerged culture (SC), this study found that LSSC is a better method for producing Ganoderic acid (GA). Key genes regulating GA biosynthesis as well as potential candidate genes associated with different GAs were identified. Additionally, upregulation of genes in the ergosterol biosynthetic pathway during submerged culture was observed, providing insights for future research on regulatory mechanisms of GAs in Ganoderma lucidum.
MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanchang Zhou, Anzhou Ma, Guohua Liu, Xiaorong Zhou, Jun Yin, Yu Liang, Feng Wang, Guoqiang Zhuang
Summary: The study found that during microbial community degradation, interactivity decreased and could lead to the extinction of plant ectomycorrhizal species. Due to a lack of research, there is currently limited understanding of how microbial community degradation affects other ecosystem components.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qihui Su, Zhicai Zhang, Xiaocui Liu, Feng Wang
Summary: The study demonstrated that urea significantly increased the ergosterol synthesis in Cordyceps cicadae by regulating the transcription levels of multiple genes. These findings provided valuable insights into the regulatory effects of nitrogen sources on ergosterol synthesis in C. cicadae.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qi Zhang, Chang Yuan, Feng Wang, Sha Xu, Youran Li, Guiyang Shi, Zhongyang Ding
Summary: This study demonstrated that the combination of ssPOXA3a/b with POXA3 enhances the activity, thermostability, and pH stability of POXA3, while having a negative feedback effect on lacc6 transcription. Furthermore, overexpression of ssPOXA3a/b led to small fungal pellets, thin mycelial walls, and facilitated laccase secretion, providing insights for the development of high-yield laccase.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feng Wang, Tingting Liu, Wen Guan, Ling Xu, Shuhao Huo, Anzou Ma, Guoqiang Zhuang, Norman Terry
Summary: The study shows that utilizing Fe3O4 nanoparticles can significantly increase the biomass and total lipid production of microalgae. By initially exposing the algae to low concentrations of Fe3O4 nanoparticles and then treating them with higher concentrations, growth and lipid accumulation can be effectively promoted.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Feifei Zhu, Xiu Chen, Yi Cui, Xinjuan Hu, Jingya Qian, Feng Wang, Ameer Ali Kubar, Ling Xu, Shuhao Huo
Summary: The weak magnetic field intervention has been found to have positive effects on the cultivation of filamentous algae, improving their biomass yield and oil productivity. It also decreases bacterial diversity and promotes the establishment of a symbiotic relationship between bacteria and algae.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jun Yin, Xiaoxia Wei, Futang Hu, Changkun Cheng, Xuliang Zhuang, Maoyong Song, Guoqiang Zhuang, Feng Wang, Anzhou Ma
Summary: The halotolerant strain Bacillus velezensis BSA1 can produce biosurfactant and modulate the oil microbiome for enhancing oil recovery in low permeability oil reservoirs. Laboratory experiments showed that the oil recovered by B. velezensis BSA1 was 21.6 +/- 1.87 %. Field application also demonstrated successful results with a cumulative oil production of more than 500 m3 within 12 months. Monitoring of the microbial community in the reservoir revealed an increase in surfactant-producing bacteria and hydrocarbon-degrading bacteria, contributing to the enhancement of oil recovery.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Feng Wang, Xiaolei Yu, Yi Cui, Ling Xu, Shuhao Huo, Zhongyang Ding, Qiaofeng Hu, Weijiao Xie, Haitao Xiao, Dezhi Zhang
Summary: An efficient strategy for extracting phycobiliproteins from Spirulina platensis dry biomass using NaCl as an enhancer was developed. The extraction parameters were optimized using response surface methodology and achieved a high extraction rate of 74.8% and a phycocyanin yield of 102.4 mg/g with a purity of 74.0%. Adding NaCl facilitated the exudation of phycobiliproteins by breaking down the cells of S. platensis without affecting their structure and antioxidant activity. It also improved the stability of the phycobiliproteins. This study provides a potential method for high-efficiency and high-quality phycobiliprotein extraction using an inexpensive enhancer.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Feng Wang, Xiaohui Li, Tingting Liu, Xiang Li, Yi Cui, Ling Xu, Shuhao Huo, Bin Zou, Jingya Qian, Anzhou Ma, Guoqiang Zhuang
Summary: In recent years, taste and odor (T&O) compounds in drinking water have become a serious problem, leading to challenges in drinking water treatment plants. Researchers have proposed various abiotic and biotic methods to ensure the quality of drinking water by removing T&O compounds. This review paper summarizes the process parameters, advantages and disadvantages, removal efficiency, and mechanism of these methods. It also provides a summary of the possible degradation pathways for geosmin (GSM) and 2-methylisoborneol (2-MIB), the most common odorous substances in drinking water. Furthermore, suggestions and approaches are given for efficient and safe strategies in treating T&O compounds and their future applications.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jingya Qian, Di Chen, Yizhong Zhang, Xianli Gao, Ling Xu, Guoqiang Guan, Feng Wang
Summary: Ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis is a green and efficient non-thermal processing technique that can significantly improve the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis and enhance the biological activity of substrates. It is mainly used for the extraction of bioactive substances and the degradation of biological macromolecules. More research on ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis devices should be conducted in the future.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Feng Wang, Hui Xu, Miaomiao Wang, Xiaolei Yu, Yi Cui, Ling Xu, Anzhou Ma, Zhongyang Ding, Shuhao Huo, Bin Zou, Jingya Qian
Summary: This article provides a systematic review of the methods of enzyme immobilization and the use of immobilized supports in juice clarification. It gives detailed explanations of the mechanisms and effects of immobilized pectinase, immobilized laccase, and immobilized xylanase in fruit juice clarification. Suggestions and prospects for future studies in this area are also provided.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ling Xu, Qihui Su, Zhicai Zhang, Guoqiang Guan, Daming Huang, Norman Terry, Feng Wang
Summary: This study focused on extracellular saponin production through liquid fermentation of Tuber melanosporum with the addition of rutin. The optimal medium composition and culture conditions were determined, resulting in a significant increase in saponin content. Rutin was found to be an excellent promoter, enhancing saponin production effectively.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2021)
