Phosphate-solubilizing fungi: Isolation, characterization, and impact on soil as potential biofertilizers
February 2026
The escalating global demand for sustainable agriculture necessitates the development of effective biological alternatives to conventional chemical fertilizers, particularly those addressing phosphorus...
Exploring the main driving factors of gross primary production in different climate zones of China using the XGBoost–SHAP model
June 2026
Understanding the drivers of gross primary production (GPP) is essential for assessing vegetation productivity dynamics under climate change, particularly across regions with strong climatic heterogeneity....
Impact of land use change on carbon storage based on the PLUS–InVEST model: A case study in the urban belt along the Yellow River, China
March 2026
Terrestrial ecosystems are vital for maintaining equilibrium in the global carbon cycle. Land use and land cover change (LUCC), which is influenced mainly by urbanization and ecological policies, impacts...
Soil aggregate stability influenced by different integrated livestock-forest systems, pastures, and tillage in the Brazilian semi-arid areas
March 2026
Soil aggregation is a fundamental process that influences various soil properties, including structure, porosity, water infiltration, and resistance to erosion. In the Caatinga biome, preserving the...
Enhanced InVEST modeling reveals divergent trajectories of carbon storage in the eastern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau during 1990–2100
August 2026
As a critical ecological barrier and carbon reservoir on the eastern Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, the Qilian Mountains (QLMs) play a vital role in maintaining regional ecological security. This study employed...
Multi-source remote sensing and machine learning reveal spatiotemporal variations and drivers of NPP in the Tianshan Mountains, China
January 2026
Arid mountain ecosystems are highly sensitive to hydrothermal stress and land use intensification, yet where net primary productivity (NPP) degradation is likely to persist and what drives it remain...
Multi-media distribution, sources, and ecological risk of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Weihe River Basin, China
April 2026
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have garnered significant global attention due to their widespread presence and potential environmental and health risks. However, research on the occurrence...
Nonlinear effects and threshold regulation of landscape pattern indices on ecosystem services: a case study of Qilian Mountain National Park
June 2026
Accelerated global climate change and intensified human activities profoundly alter landscape patterns and ecosystem services (ESs), making the quantitative evaluation of their dynamic interactions...
Effects of soil salinity on nitrogen fate and use efficiency in a maize (Zea mays L.) field under arid conditions
June 2026
Soil salinization is a critical factor influencing nitrogen dynamics and crop productivity in arid irrigated areas. In salt-affected areas, a significant mismatch exists between high nitrogen fertilizer...
A hybrid data-driven model integrating hydro- meteorological factors for snowmelt flood early warning in an arid mountain basin
August 2026
High false alarm rates (FARs) in snowmelt flood forecasting persist, largely due to an insufficient understanding of the coupled effects of multi-source hydro-meteorological drivers and their inherent...
Incorporating spatial autocorrelation into soil salinity models: Insights from the Minqin Oasis and its desert–oasis transition zone in Northwest China
July 2026
Remote sensing-based soil salinity inversion serves as a crucial approach for monitoring and assessment in arid regions. However, most existing models rarely account for the spatial autocorrelation...
Dynamic vegetation change response to topography based on Landsat observations in the Tianshan Mountains, China during 2000–2022
March 2026
In the arid regions of Northwest China, vegetation cover plays a crucial role in maintaining unique terrestrial ecosystems. Vegetation growth is highly sensitive to variations in topographical factors,...
Laboratory soil-column investigation of thermo-hydro-saline migration in saline soil with sand replacement layers under evaporation
June 2026
In arid regions, saline subgrades are highly susceptible to deterioration caused by evaporation-driven water-salt migration, which can induce salt accumulation, cracking, and long-term loss of stability....
Temporal variability and environmental drivers of net ecosystem CO2 exchange in terrestrial ecosystems of the Yellow River Basin
August 2026
The Yellow River Basin (YRB), located in the mid-latitude region of China, encompasses diverse ecosystem types and is highly sensitive to climate change. However, the temporal patterns and environmental...
Spatiotemporal dynamics and driving factors of carbon sinks across ecosystems in Northwest China
May 2026
Net ecosystem productivity (NEP) is a key indicator for estimating carbon sink dynamics in terrestrial ecosystems. Existing studies on carbon sink dynamics in Northwest China have uncertainties in quantifying...
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer and intercropping patterns on crop root growth, nitrogen uptake, and yield
August 2026
In the arid regions of northern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (hereafter referred to as northern Xinjiang), China developing intensive and sustainable cropping patterns is crucial for ensuring food...
Enhancing urban resilience through water ecosystem services in the arid region of Northwest China
March 2026
Within the context of global climate change and rapid urbanization, increasing urban resilience (UR) is especially important in the arid region of Northwest China (ANC), where fragile ecosystems and...
Photovoltaic power potential of variability and its influencing factors in Xinjiang, China
July 2026
Quantifying the evolution of solar photovoltaic power potential in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (hereinafter referred as to Xinjiang) is critical for energy planning under China's carbon neutrality...
Predicting ecological regulators of thymol and carvacrol biosynthesis in Oliveria decumbens Vent. using a hybrid ensemble machine learning model (RF+SVR-RBF) in arid regions of Iran
August 2026
Dryland ecosystems, encompassing arid to semi-arid regions, impose strong climatic and edaphic constraints that profoundly shape plant functional traits and secondary metabolism. Understanding how environmental...
Performance-based assessment of gross primary production (GPP) products in a typical inland river basin of northwestern China
July 2026
Accurate estimation of gross primary production (GPP) is crucial for understanding terrestrial carbon cycling, yet the regional performance of existing GPP products remains insufficiently quantified....
Response of Gobi Desert soil to the establishment of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) plantations
August 2026
Vegetation restoration is a critical approach for improving soil quality in arid ecosystems, yet its effects on soil extracellular enzyme activities (EEAs), stoichiometric relationships, and nutrient...
Spatiotemporal evolution of ecosystem services and ecological connectivity optimization in arid Northwest China
March 2026
Northwest China serves as a critical ecological barrier region for maintaining national water, energy, and food security, as well as transboundary ecological governance. However, under the dual pressures...
Glacial melting impact on runoff and evapotranspiration based on glacier-coupled SWAT model: A case study in the upper Shiyang River Basin, China
February 2026
Glacial meltwater constitutes a vital component of the water supply in arid and semi-arid areas. However, the influence of glacial melting on runoff and evapotranspiration under global warming remains...
Sustainable water resource management in the Gansu region of Qilian Mountains
June 2026
The exploration of sustainable water resource development is pivotal for ensuring regional economic and social advancement, as well as maintaining ecological balance. However, scant research has holistically...
Spatial distribution of benthic macroinvertebrate community in a sediment-laden river: Influence of anthropogenic activities and land use changes
July 2026
River ecosystems experience biodiversity loss due to intensifying anthropogenic disturbance and land use change. Although macroinvertebrate community plays a critical role in sustaining biogeochemical...
