Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Grazing intensities impact soil respiration rates in mountain ecosystems.

Arid Zone Research
Respiration in Soil Response to Elevations and Grazing Intensities in the Qilian Mountains
Ma Yu

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Soil respiration rates were studied in different types of environments in the Qilian Mountains. The researchers looked at how elevation and grazing intensity affected soil respiration. They found that soil respiration rates varied throughout the day and were influenced by temperature. Grazing also impacted soil moisture, with higher grazing intensity leading to lower moisture levels. Overall, temperature was the main factor affecting soil respiration, with rates peaking in June and July.