Global plant-responding mechanisms to salt stress: physiological and molecular levels and implications in biotechnology
X Tang, X Mu, H Shao, H Wang… - Critical reviews in …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
The increasing seriousness of salinization aggravates the food, population and environmental
issues. Ameliorating the salt-resistance of plants especially the crops is the most effective …
issues. Ameliorating the salt-resistance of plants especially the crops is the most effective …
Comparison of soil erosion models used to study the Chinese Loess Plateau
The Loess Plateau suffers from severe soil erosion that leads to a series of ecological and
economic problems such as reduced land productivity, exacerbated rural poverty, decreased …
economic problems such as reduced land productivity, exacerbated rural poverty, decreased …
Soil erosion, conservation, and eco‐environment changes in the Loess Plateau of China
G Zhao, X Mu, Z Wen, F Wang… - Land Degradation & …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
As one of the best‐known areas in the world, the Loess Plateau, has long been suffering
from serious soil erosion. The present paper reviewed the historical variation of climate, …
from serious soil erosion. The present paper reviewed the historical variation of climate, …
Spatiotemporal vegetation cover variations associated with climate change and ecological restoration in the Loess Plateau
W Sun, X Song, X Mu, P Gao, F Wang… - Agricultural and Forest …, 2015 - Elsevier
Vegetation is an important component of terrestrial ecosystems, and it plays an important
role in preventing desertification and conserving soil and water in arid and semi-arid regions. …
role in preventing desertification and conserving soil and water in arid and semi-arid regions. …
Spatially distributing monthly reference evapotranspiration and pan evaporation considering topographic influences
Many hydrological models engage spatially distributed measures of ‘potential evapotranspiration’
(ET pot ). The reliability and utility of the physically based Penman–Monteith approach …
(ET pot ). The reliability and utility of the physically based Penman–Monteith approach …
Quantifying the impact of climate variability and human activities on streamflow in the middle reaches of the Yellow River basin, China
The middle reaches of the Yellow River basin (MRYRB) contribute significantly to the total
streamflow and sediment discharge of the Yellow River. Significant changes in streamflow …
streamflow and sediment discharge of the Yellow River. Significant changes in streamflow …
Multiple afforestation programs accelerate the greenness in the 'Three North'region of China from 1982 to 2013
China has launched multiple afforestation programs since 1978, including the ‘Three North’
Shelterbelt Development Program (TNSDP), the Beijing–Tianjin Sand Source Control …
Shelterbelt Development Program (TNSDP), the Beijing–Tianjin Sand Source Control …
Changes in extreme temperature and precipitation events in the Loess Plateau (China) during 1960–2013 under global warming
W Sun, X Mu, X Song, D Wu, A Cheng, B Qiu - Atmospheric Research, 2016 - Elsevier
In recent decades, extreme climatic events have been a major issue worldwide. Regional
assessments on various climates and geographic regions are needed for understanding …
assessments on various climates and geographic regions are needed for understanding …
Developing a decision support tool for China's re-vegetation program: Simulating regional impacts of afforestation on average annual streamflow in the Loess Plateau
…, L Zhang, R Li, QK Yang, XP Zhang, XM Mu… - Forest Ecology and …, 2007 - Elsevier
China is facing increased environmental pressures as its economy rapidly develops, with
shortages of water potentially limiting development—especially in its dryer north and west. The …
shortages of water potentially limiting development—especially in its dryer north and west. The …
Analysis of the impact of conservation measures on stream flow regime in catchments of the Loess Plateau, China
X Mu, L Zhang, TR McVicar, B Chille… - … An International Journal, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Catchments in the Loess Plateau have been under the influence of human activities for
centuries. In the last four decades, soil conservation measures have accelerated and intensified. …
centuries. In the last four decades, soil conservation measures have accelerated and intensified. …