RESEARCH NEWS

• Snowmelt Timing Impacts Grassland Plant Communities, New Study Finds

  Researchers at the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shed light on how the timing of snowmelt affects the plant communities in grasslands, which are vital ecosystems around the world.

  Apr 02, 2024
• Liming Shifts Chinese Fir’s Functional Traits from Conservative to Acquisitive

  A new study has revealed how trees can adjust their growth strategies to thrive in improved soil conditions. The research, published in the journal Environmental and Experimental Botany, focused on Chinese fir trees (Cunninghamia lanceolata), a commercially important species in Asia.

  Apr 02, 2024
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  Scientists Discovered Methods to Regulate Carbon Storage in the Humus Layer of Northern Forest

  According to estimation, 30% of the world's terrestrial carbon (C) stocks are found in the boreal forest, with 60% of this C being underground. Organic soil horizons contain approximately one-third of the soil C. Therefore, the stability of boreal soils is critical to understanding global C cycle to climate change and soil management. Yet, regulating factors of humus C sequestration in the boreal forests globally is remains uncertain.

  Mar 22, 2024
• Maize Roots Adapt to Different Tillage Practices, Chinese Study Finds

  A study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed how maize roots change their traits in response to different tillage practices, such as no tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT).

  Mar 14, 2024
• Multiple Processes Shape Plant Ecological Uniqueness in Northeast China’s Forests

  Scientists from the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, have made progress in understanding the driving mechanisms of the uniqueness of plant species composition in different life forms.

  Mar 14, 2024
• Both Microbial Thermal Adaptation and Substrate Availability Matter In Soil Carbon Cycle

  A new study has shed light on how soil microorganisms, which are crucial for the carbon cycle, adapt to different levels of temperature and organic matter availability.

  Feb 28, 2024
• Good News for City Trees: Study Finds Resilience Against Air Pollution and Warming

  Urban trees, a vital part of our cities' lungs, offer hope in the face of rising air pollution and warming temperatures. A new study by the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals their capacity to adapt to these combined stresses, providing valuable insights for managing urban forests.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Scientists Lead the Way in Sustainable Manure Management for Black Soil Conservation

  (Shenyang, China) Researchers are paving the way for a more sustainable future of agriculture with groundbreaking advancements in livestock manure utilization. The Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is tackling the crucial challenge of black soil conservation in Northeastern China through innovative methods that prioritize agricultural practices and circular economy principles.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Chinese Scientists Give Degraded Grasslands a Helping Hand from Nature

  Turning around the fate of overgrazed grasslands just got easier? A team of researchers found that tiny but mighty soil organisms could offer a key to restoration.

  Feb 26, 2024
• Minerals in Soil Shield Microbial Remains, Aiding Carbon Storage

  A new study by Chinese researchers has revealed that soil minerals play a crucial role in protecting the remnants of dead microbes, thereby promoting carbon and nitrogen storage in the soil.

  Feb 01, 2024