Vegetation C: N: P stoichiometry and ecosystem carbon storage under different grazing patterns on the Tibetan Plateau.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Grazing is a significant driver of grassland ecosystems changes, but the relationship between plant functional groups' carbon (C): nitrogen (N): phosphorus (P) stoichiometry ratios and ecosystem C storage under different grazing management patterns remains uncertain.

Methods

This study investigated alpine meadows on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, comparing four grazing patterns: banned grazing (BG), growing season rest-grazing (RG), traditional rest-grazing (TG), and continuous grazing (CG). We assessed the effects of these grazing patterns on plant functional group nutrient, C: N: P stoichiometry, and ecosystem C storage. The results provided valuable insights to support sustainable management strategies in alpine meadow ecosystems.

Results an

SUBMITTER: He G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12689571 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature