Linking nutrient strategies with plant size along a grazing gradient: Evidence from Leymus chinensis in a natural pasture

Studying the changes in nutrient use strategies induced by grazing can provide insight into the process of grassland degradation and is important for improving grassland quality and enhancing ecosystem function. Dominant species in meadow steppe can optimize their use of limiting resources; however,...

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Main Authors: Xi-liang LI, Zhi-ying LIU, Wei-bo REN, Yong DING, Lei JI, Feng-hui GUO, Xiang-yang HOU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095311915611716