Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4393742 Journal of Arid Environments 2011 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Caragana microphylla shrubs induce spatiotemporal heterogeneity of soil properties. ► Development of C. microphylla shrubs creates fertile islands. ► Intensity of fertile islands is affected by the increase of the shrub age. ► C. microphylla shrubs facilitate the development of herbaceous species diversity.
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