Ecosystem multifunctionality, maximum height, and biodiversity of shrub communities affected by precipitation fluctuations in Northwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Dryland ecosystems face serious threats from climate change. Establishing the spatial pattern of ecosystem multifunctionality, maximum height and the correlation of biodiversity patterns with climate change is important for understanding changes in complex ecosystem processes. However, the understanding of their relationships across large spatial areas remains limited in drylands.

Methods

Accordingly, this study examined the spatial patterns of ecosystem multifunctionality, maximum height and considered a set of potential environmental drivers by investigating natural shrub communities in Northwest China.

Results

We found that the ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) and maximum height of shrub communities were both affected by longitude, which was positive

SUBMITTER: Du L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560859 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature