Agricultural and Biological Sciences
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Loss of Central Anatolian steppe vegetation threatens biodiversity and soil stability.

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The Central Anatolian Steppe
Harald Kürschner, Gerald Parolly

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The Central Anatolian Steppe in Turkey has a unique landscape with treeless vegetation due to its extreme climate. The area is dominated by dwarf-shrubs, herbs, geophytes, and annuals. Human activities like grazing and agriculture have caused a decline in species diversity. The researchers studied the current vegetation and changes over time, aiming to restore the natural balance in the remaining steppe areas.