Socio-Environmental Dynamics of Alpine Grasslands, Steppes and Meadows of the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau, China: A Commentary
Alpine grasslands are a common feature on the extensive (2.6 million km<sup>2</sup>) Qinghai–Tibet plateau in western and southwestern China. These grasslands are characterized by their ability to thrive at high altitudes and in areas with short growing seasons and low humidity. Alpine s...
Main Authors: | Haiying Feng, Victor R. Squires |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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Series: | Applied Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/18/6488 |
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