Coupling relationships between vegetation and soil in different vegetation types in the Ulan Buh Desert and the Kubuqi Desert.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Desertification is a globally recognized ecological issue that poses severe threats to the environment, economic and social systems. Revegetation is the primary means to combat desertification, yet the effectiveness of revegetation practices requires reasonable quantification.

Methods

To identify appropriate planting patterns for revegetation in different deserts and provide a basis for vegetation reconstruction in deserts, we conducted a comprehensive survey in the Ulan Buh Desert and the Kubuqi Desert of the Northern China. Data on vegetation and soil were collected from 54 representative sites, covering both natural and revegetation communities.

Results

The findings revealed that the diversity of herbaceous and woody species, and soil nutrient content

SUBMITTER: Han G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966041 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature