scholarly journals Methane Emission from Sheep Respiration and Sheepfolds During the Grazing Season in a Desert Grassland

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Xiajie Zhai ◽  
Tingting Lu ◽  
Shiming Tang ◽  
Xiaojuan Liu ◽  
Xiuzhi Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Desert Grassland ◽  
Grazing Season ◽  
Heavy Grazing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Grazing Intensities ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Budget ◽  
Grazing Ecosystem ◽  
Grazing Livestock

Methane (CH4) emissions from ruminants should be accounted for the natural grazed rangeland ecosystems when devising greenhouse gas budget inventory, in particular, their contribution to global warming. In this study, CH4 emission from sheep respiration at different grazing intensities (light grazing, 0.75 sheep/ha, LG; moderate grazing, 1.50 sheep/ha, MG; and heavy grazing, 2.25 sheep/ha, HG) and in sheepfolds were evaluated in a desert grassland of Inner Mongolia. Results indicated that daily CH4 emission from sheep was not significantly different between treatments. When CH4 emission was expressed emission per 100g daily, there was a significant difference of LG vs HG and MG vs HG, with the values of 15.64g, 20.00g and 28.63g for LG, MG and HG, respectively, during the grazing season. There was no significant difference among CH4 fluxes in sheepfolds (mean 39.0 ug m-1 h-1). Considering CH4 emissions from the grazing ecosystem, net CH4 emissions from LG, MG and HG plots were -18.33, -1.91 and 21.19 g/ha/day, respectively. The digestibility of forage had a positive correlation with CH emission expressed on daily and metabolic body weight basis. It is concluded that MG will improve the balance between CH emission from grassland and grazing livestock in the desert grasslands of Inner Mongolia.

scholarly journals Effects of Grazing Intensity on Plant-Soil C: N: P Stoichiometry with Precipitation Changes During the Growing Season in Desert Grassland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Yan ◽  
Fengling Shi ◽  
Tao Wan
Keyword(s):  
Species Diversity ◽  
Plant Growth ◽  
Grazing Intensity ◽  
Desert Grassland ◽  
C:N:P Stoichiometry ◽  
Soil C ◽  
Plant Soil ◽  
Heavy Grazing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and aimsHigh-intensity grazing in the Mongolian grassland has led to the general deterioration of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Although abundant evidence shows that grazing affects the structure and function of grassland ecosystems, research on the impact of precipitation, especially under drought and overgrazing. MethodsWe examined the effects of heavy grazing, moderate grazing and no grazing on plant communities; plant and soil C, N and P contents; and plant and soil C:N:P stoichiometry in the desert grassland in different years with different amounts of precipitation. ResultsThere was no significant difference in the species diversity between the grazing and no grazing treatment, while the no grazing treatment was significantly higher than the heavy grazing treatment. Compared with the amounts in the no grazing and moderate grazing treatments, the N and P contents of the plants in the heavy grazing treatment were the highest, and the N content of the soil increased. There was a positive correlation between precipitation and the N and P contents of plants and the C and N contents of the soil at 0-10 cm and 10-20 cm. ConclusionsOur study suggest that a large amount of precipitation of plant growth will drive changes in the community species diversity. Grazing promoted the flow of N between plants and the soil, especially under heavy grazing. Under grazing stress, plants maintain the potential of compensatory growth, and precipitation in the peak season of plant growth induces rapid growth, suggesting that precipitation is an important factor driving grazing ecosystems.

scholarly journals Ecosystem services under different grazing intensities in typical grasslands in Inner Mongolia and their relationships

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. e01526
Author(s):  
Mengyuan Li ◽  
Xiaobing Li ◽  
Siyu Liu ◽  
Xiang Li ◽  
Xin Lyu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Grazing Intensities

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors for Pterygium in Han and Mongolian adults: across-sectional study in inner Mongolian, China

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuhan Wang ◽  
Guangliang Shan ◽  
Linyang Gan ◽  
Yonggang Qian ◽  
Ting Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: To investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with pterygium in Han and Mongolian adults at four survey sites in Inner Mongolia, China. Methods: A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted. Using a stratified sampling method, we eventually included 2,651 participants of at least30 years of age from a total of 3,468 eligible residents. Factors associated with pterygium were analysed using univariate analysis and logistic regression models. Results: There were 1,910 Han adults and 741 Mongolian adults included in this study. The mean± standard deviation of age for individuals in the study cohort was 48.93±11.06 years. The overall prevalence of pterygium was 6.4% (n=169), and the prevalences of bilateral and unilateral pterygium were 1.4% (n=38) and 4.8% (n=128), respectively. The most common grade of pterygium was Grade 2. After univariate analysis, eleven factors were considered in a multivariate analysis. The results indicated that age (P<0.001), education level (P<0.001), outdoor occupation (P=0.026), and time spent in rural areas (P<0.001) were significantly associated with pterygium, whereas gender and ethnicity were not risk factors. In subgroup analysis, BMI≥28 was a protective factor for Han individuals (OR 0.42, 95% CI 0.21-0.81, P=0.01), but a risk factor for Mongolian individuals (OR 2.39, 95% CI 1.02-5.58, P=0.044). The BF% in Han and Mongolian individuals had significant difference (P<0.001). Conclusions: Our results indicated that an outdoor occupation, old age and time spent in rural areas are risk factors for pterygium in Inner Mongolia. Living near an urban survey site (Hohhot and Tsining District) and having a higher education level are protective factors for pterygium. Ethnicity, gender, smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure are not associated with pterygium. Different dietary structures in Han and Mongolian adults may lead to different fat content of body and therefore contributes to the prevalence of pterygium. Keywords: Pterygium, prevalence, Han and Mongolian, risk factors, protective factors

scholarly journals Grazing and Cultivated Grasslands Cause Different Spatial Redistributions of Soil Particles

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 2639 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinsheng Li ◽  
Jianying Shang ◽  
Ding Huang ◽  
Shiming Tang ◽  
Tianci Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soil Layer ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Grazing Intensity ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Soil Particle ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Soil Layers ◽  
Soil Particles ◽  
Heavy Grazing ◽  
Grazing Intensities

The distribution of soil particle sizes is closely related to soil health condition. In this study, grasslands under different grazing intensities and different cultivation ages grasslands were selected to evaluate the dynamics of soil particle size redistribution in different soil layers. When the grazing intensity increased, the percentage of 2000~150-μm soil particles in the 0–10-cm soil layer decreased; 150~53-μm soil particles remained relatively stable among the grazing intensities—approximately 28.52%~35.39%. However, the percentage of less than 53-μm soil particles increased. In cultivated grasslands, the larger sizes (>53 μm) of soil particles increased and the smaller sizes (<53 μm) decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in the 0–10 cm-soil layer with increasing cultivation ages. The increase in small soil particles (<53 μm) in topsoil associated with grazing intensity increased the potential risk of further degradation by wind erosion. The increase in big soil particles (>53 μm) in topsoil associated with cultivation ages decreased the soil capacity of holding water and nutrient. Therefore, to maintain the sustainability of grassland uses, grazing grasslands need to avoid heavy grazing, and cultivated grasslands need to change current cultivation practices.

Distributive Characteristics of Soil Microorganisms at Wetland on Mongolian Plateau in Inner Mongolia (E1483)

2011 ◽  
Vol 356-360 ◽  
pp. 2624-2629 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Zhao ◽  
Hui Min ◽  
Yu Qin Shao ◽  
Zi Long Zhao ◽  
Qi Ming Guo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Soil Microorganisms ◽  
High Water ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
High Water Content ◽  
Mongolian Plateau ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Air Ventilation ◽  
Survival And Reproduction

This research is to study the distributive characteristics of soil microorganisms at river wetland on Mongolian Plateau in Inner Mongolia. The results showed that the quantities distribution of various floras of soil microorganisms in different plots (such as bump-top and in-between-bumps in enclosed and grazing regions, low floodplain and high floodplain) at wetland of the Xilin River are the same, which is bacteria＞actinomycetes＞fungi.In enclosed region, the amounts of bacteria are higher than that of other regions. Since is under natural restoration process in enclosed region, there is no significant difference between bump-top and in-between-bumps. At bump-top, it is seasonally flooded, and at in-between-bumps, there is always ponded water to cause high water content. Since high water content is not in favor to the survival of actinomycetes, the number of actinomycetes at bump-top is higher than that at in-between-bumps. Though there is low requirement of water for fungi, the number of fungi at bump-top is higher than that at in-between-bumps. In grazing region, there are more soil microorganisms at bump-top due to shorter flooded time and better air ventilation. At bump-top, organic matter is much richer, due to resupplied from animal manure, withered grass and falling leaves, which is in favor to the reproduction of actinomycetes and fungi. Since there are mostly hydrophilic plants and less biodiversity at in-between-bumps, the number of soil microorganisms is smaller. In floodplain region, the amount of bacteria at low floodplain is higher than that at high floodplain, due to higher water content, which is in favor to the reproduction of bacteria. Actinomycetes are basophilic bacteria. The amount of actinomycetes at low floodplain is higher than that at high floodplain, since high water content has led low floodplain to alkali soil. The amount of fungi at high floodplain is higher due to more suitable environment for survival and reproduction.

Productivity of S. 59 red fescue with and without S. 184 white clover under hill conditions: 1. Animal performance

1975 ◽  
Vol 84 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Davies
Keyword(s):  
White Clover ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Individual Growth ◽  
Grazing Season ◽  
Red Fescue ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Weight Gains ◽  
Second Year

SUMMARYAn appraisal of the value of S. 59 red fescue (Festuca rubra L.) for grazing was made using ewes and lambs (Clun Forest in 1969, Welsh Mountain in 1970) at a site 305 m O.D. in mid-Wales. S. 23 perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) was used as a control, and the value of S. 184 white clover (Trifolium repens L.) in conjunction with both grasses was examined.In the first year, under a rotational grazing regime at a fixed stocking rate of 22 ewes and single lambs/ha, lamb live-weight gains were significantly poorer on S. 59/S. 184 and significantly better on S. 23/S. 184 than on either of the pure grass swards. For the 130 days grazing season, mean daily lamb live-weight gains were 157, 126, 78 and 120 g on S. 23/S. 184, S. 23, S. 59/S. 184 and S. 59 treatments respectively.During the second year lamb growth rates on S. 59/S. 184 improved by 59%, whereas those on the other treatments were marginally lower than in 1969. Stocking rates were increased on the grass swards and decreased on the grass/clover swards for most of the grazing period in the second year in accordance with herbage availability. No significant difference was detected between the four treatments in total lamb liveweight production as a result of better individual growth rates on the grass/clover swards.In both years wide variations were recorded between treatments at different periods within the grazing season. Red fescue swards maintained superior lamb production in early spring and late autumn, but were inferior to ryegrass in mid-summer.

Covariation in root traits of Leymus chinensis in response to grazing in steppe rangeland

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 313
Author(s):  
Wei Xiaoting ◽  
Zhong Mengying ◽  
Liu Yuehua ◽  
Wu Ruixin ◽  
Shao Xinqing
Keyword(s):  
Root Length ◽  
Topological Structure ◽  
Grazing Intensity ◽  
Root Traits ◽  
Root Surface ◽  
Leymus Chinensis ◽  
Root Surface Area ◽  
Total Root Length ◽  
Grazing Season ◽  
Heavy Grazing

Root traits are closely related to nutrient absorption and resource competition and can even influence plant recovery and community succession. Grazing can influence root traits directly through trampling and foraging, or indirectly by changing soil characteristics. In the present study, a grazing experiment that involved combinations of grazing season (from June to September) and intensity (rest, moderate and heavy) was conducted in steppe rangeland, Inner Mongolia, China to investigate how the root traits of Leymus chinensis respond to different grazing regimes in the case of aboveground miniaturisation after long-term overgrazing. Root traits such as root length, root surface area, specific root length, root tissue density, root links (unbranched parts of a root connecting either a tip and a branching point or two branching points) and root topological structure were scanned and analysed using Win-RHIZO image analysis software. The results showed that the size of L. chinensis plants was reduced in response to overgrazing, typically by a smaller plant height, total root length, root surface area, root volume, number of tips and number of links. However, root diameter and link length, branching angle and topological structure (herringbone or dichotomous) were unaffected by grazing. Most root traits showed strong correlations under moderate grazing intensity, but not under heavy grazing, indicating that grazing changed the relationships among root traits. Relationships between plant height and root traits (total root length and number of links) shifted from positive to negative as grazing intensity increased, and the trade-off between aboveground and belowground traits was an important adaptive strategy of L. chinensis under heavy grazing. Decreasing grazing intensity in the late grazing season could benefit plant recovery, and a rest in the early grazing season would mitigate root and shoot damage.

Influences of various grazing systems on community biomass of a desert grassland in Inner Mongolia,China

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 303
Author(s):  
Yan Rui-Rui ◽  
Xin Xiao-Ping ◽  
Wei Zhi-Jun ◽  
Liu Shi-Min ◽  
Yang Jing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inner Mongolia ◽  
Desert Grassland ◽  
Community Biomass ◽  
Grazing Systems
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