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Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau: Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration (Not yet published)

AUTHOR Shao, Huaiyong; Xu, Xingliang; Liu, Shibin
PUBLISHER Elsevier (03/01/2026)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau: Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration summarizes the approaches for assessing the degradation of alpine grasslands, highlighting its effects on vegetation, soil characteristics, water cycles, and ecosystem services. It examines soil carbon and nutrient distribution on the Tibetan Plateau, discusses how degradation impacts nutrient and water cycling, and explores the effects of climate change. The influence of varying moisture conditions on vegetation distribution is also analyzed, along with a quantitative summary of restoration strategies for degraded grasslands. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers seeking to understand the current state of research in the field of alpine grassland degradation.
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ISBN-13: 9780443440052
ISBN-10: 0443440050
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 340
Carton Quantity: 1
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Life Sciences - Ecology
Science | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
Science | Landscape
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Degradation of Alpine Grasslands on Tibetan Plateau: Assessment, Causes, Consequences, and Restoration summarizes the approaches for assessing the degradation of alpine grasslands, highlighting its effects on vegetation, soil characteristics, water cycles, and ecosystem services. It examines soil carbon and nutrient distribution on the Tibetan Plateau, discusses how degradation impacts nutrient and water cycling, and explores the effects of climate change. The influence of varying moisture conditions on vegetation distribution is also analyzed, along with a quantitative summary of restoration strategies for degraded grasslands. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers seeking to understand the current state of research in the field of alpine grassland degradation.
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