Characteristics of ecosystem multifunctionality and influencing factors of different grassland types in temperate desert of Longzhong Loess Plateau.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) refers to the integrated capacity of an ecosystems to provide a variety of services and functions. It plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and achieving sustainable grassland development. Grassland type is a classification unit based on dominant species within the grassland ecosystem. However, the response of EMF to grassland type is still unclear, and its influencing factors need to be studied in depth.

Methods

In this study, we investigated the distribution characteristics of EMF in the Longzhong Loess Plateau temperate desert under different grassland types (Kalidium foliatum type, Reaumuria songarica type, Salsola passerinum type, and Sympegma regelii type grasslands) and identi

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310632 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature