Ecological Adaptation Strategies of Desert Plants in the Farming–Pastoral Zone of Northern Tarim Basin DOI Open Access
Barbara A. Han,

Liyang Cui,

Mengting Jin

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 2899 - 2899

Published: March 25, 2025

Plant functional traits are indicative of the long-term responses and adaptations plants to their environment. However, specific mechanisms by which desert plant groups (PFGs) adjust ecological adaptation strategies cope with harsh environments remain unclear, particularly in ecologically fragile farming–pastoral zones. To address this gap, study investigates analyzes morphological chemical characteristics 13 species zone northern Tarim Basin. Through cluster analysis, these were categorized into distinct PFGs elucidate response at a higher organizational level. The results as follows: (1) Based on traits, classified acquisitive, medium, conservative PFGs. These exhibited significant differences element content proportion, well adjustments (p < 0.05). (2) acquisitive group maintained high resource acquisition turnover through leaf area phosphorus content; medium occupied limited resources greater height canopy width, whereas low growth rates but investment ensure survival. Moreover, led selection divergent central different (3) Low soil nutrient availability salinization, rather than groundwater depth, identified primary environmental factors driving differentiation zone. findings suggest that arid regions employ diverse pressures. This research provides valuable insights recommendations for conservation restoration communities.

Language: Английский

Ecological Adaptation Strategies of Desert Plants in the Farming–Pastoral Zone of Northern Tarim Basin DOI Open Access
Barbara A. Han,

Liyang Cui,

Mengting Jin

et al.

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(7), P. 2899 - 2899

Published: March 25, 2025

Plant functional traits are indicative of the long-term responses and adaptations plants to their environment. However, specific mechanisms by which desert plant groups (PFGs) adjust ecological adaptation strategies cope with harsh environments remain unclear, particularly in ecologically fragile farming–pastoral zones. To address this gap, study investigates analyzes morphological chemical characteristics 13 species zone northern Tarim Basin. Through cluster analysis, these were categorized into distinct PFGs elucidate response at a higher organizational level. The results as follows: (1) Based on traits, classified acquisitive, medium, conservative PFGs. These exhibited significant differences element content proportion, well adjustments (p < 0.05). (2) acquisitive group maintained high resource acquisition turnover through leaf area phosphorus content; medium occupied limited resources greater height canopy width, whereas low growth rates but investment ensure survival. Moreover, led selection divergent central different (3) Low soil nutrient availability salinization, rather than groundwater depth, identified primary environmental factors driving differentiation zone. findings suggest that arid regions employ diverse pressures. This research provides valuable insights recommendations for conservation restoration communities.

Language: Английский

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