RESEARCH NEWS

• Urease Inhibitors Enhance Soil Microbial Enzyme Regulation, Study Finds

  A study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has revealed how widely used agricultural chemicals, designed to enhance fertilizer efficiency, may reshape soil microbial ecosystems.

  Mar 24, 2025
• Nitrogen Enrichment Upsets Plant Nutrient Equilibrium, New Study Reveals

  A recent investigation published in Global Change Biology has found that adding nitrogen to temperate grasslands disrupts the natural balance between nitrogen and phosphorus in plants.

  Mar 24, 2025
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  Urban Growth Paradox: Cities Indirectly Boost Vegetation’s Carbon Capture Despite Green Land Loss, Study Reveals

  The findings urge policymakers to prioritize green infrastructure in water-limited regions and integrate microclimate management into urban planning.

  Mar 24, 2025
• Ground-Penetrating Radar Reveals Optimal Tree Density to Combat Desertification in China’s Fragile Sandlands

  A breakthrough study using ground-penetrating radarhas identified the optimal planting density for Mongolia pine plantations in China’s arid regions, offering a science-backed solution to combat tree die-offs threatening anti-desertification efforts.

  Mar 24, 2025
• Forest Canopy Changes Accelerate Carbon Release Through Light-Driven Litter Decomposition, Studies Reveal

  Mar 24, 2025
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  Researchers Develop One Novel Combined Dispersal-Mycorrhiza Hypothesis To Explain The Global Forest Biodiversity Maintenance

  A recent study published in Nature, led by Prof. WANG Xugao from the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with international researchers, proposes a new biological hypothesis by integrating tree dispersal modes and mycorrhizal types to explore the latitudinal variation in forest biodiversity maintenance processes.

  Feb 27, 2025
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  No-Tillage Enhances Soil Carbon in Sandy Agroecosystems

  Mechanisms of increased soil total carbonunder no-till in sandy soil.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Climate Change Impacts Soil Microbes Differently in Forests and Grasslands, Study Finds

  A new research highlights how climate-driven vegetation changes influence soil microbial communities, potentially altering carbon storage dynamics in forests and grasslands.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Researchers Uncover Growth in Organohalide-Respiring Bacteria Research

  A new study highlights the growing scientific interest in bacteria capable of breaking down harmful organohalides, offering insights into trends and future opportunities for environmental restoration.

  Jan 24, 2025
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  Estuary Bacteria Offer Hope for Pollutant Detoxification in Saline Waters

  Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Scienceshave identified a strain of bacteria that can break down harmful pollutants in salty environments, such as estuaries and marine systems.

  Jan 24, 2025