scholarly journals The Dynamic Analysis and Comparison of Emergy Ecological Footprint for the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau: A Case Study of Qinghai Province and Tibet

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wei ◽  
Wenlong Li ◽  
Yu Song ◽  
Jing Xu ◽  
Wenying Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Ecological Status ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Rigorous Study ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau is experiencing rapid urbanization and ecological degradation, which have led to unsustainable development. It is urgent to conduct a scientifically rigorous study to evaluate its sustainability. Emergy ecological footprint (EEF) is a new modification of ecological footprint based on ecological thermodynamics. This study applied a modified EEF model and three indicators to analyze the sustainability using data collected from Tibet and Qinghai Province during 1995 to 2014. The grey model (GM) was applied to simulate and predict the ecological status of Qinghai and Tibet. Results showed that: (1) the emergy ecological footprint and ecological deficit of Qinghai province increased in general from 1995 to 2014, while Tibet was still sustainable during this period despite the fact that its ecological surplus decreased; (2) the three sustainability indicators indicate that Qinghai and Tibet are moving away from sustainability; (3) the ecological deficit of Qinghai will keep increasing and the ecological surplus of Tibet will keep decreasing from 2015 to 2024. Finally, several suggestions were proposed to protect the local environment and restore ecological functions in these regions.

scholarly journals Report on the 19th international symposium on geo-disaster reduction/high-level academic forum on disaster mitigation and integrated risk defense on the Plateau, 12–15 July 2021, Xining, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fenggui Liu ◽  
Guolong Zhu ◽  
Fawu Wang
Keyword(s):  
International Symposium ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Disaster Reduction ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Integrated Risk ◽  
Joint Event ◽  
High Level ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

AbstractThe joint event of 19th International Symposium on Geo-disaster Reduction (19ISGdR) and High-Level Academic Forum on Disaster Mitigation and Integrated Risk Defense on the Plateau was held on 11–15 July in Xining, Qinghai Province, China, focusing on the theme of “Geological disaster and integrated risk defense”. This event consisted of keynote lectures, invited lectures, and Youth forum, which provided a platform for scientists, industrial professionals and young scholars to share their research progress and exchange novel ideas on geo-disaster reduction in a hybrid way of offline and online. A post-symposium field trip for three days was also conducted in the joint area between Qinghai-Tibet plateau and Loess plateau.

Tannin-degrading bacteria with cellulase activity isolated from the cecum of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau zokor (Myospalax baileyi)

2015 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoly Bobrov ◽  
Vasiliy D. Kravchenko ◽  
Günter C. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Cellulase Activity ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Hydrolyzable Tannin ◽  
16S Rdna Gene ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Degrading Bacteria ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau ◽  
Plateau Zokor

Tannins, which are polyphenols present in various plants, have anti-nutritional activity; however, their negative effects are mitigated by the presence of tannin-degrading microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract of animals. This has never been investigated in the plateau zokor (Myospalax baileyi) – the predominant small herbivore in the alpine meadow ecosystem of Qinghai Province, China – which consumes tannin-rich herbaceous plants. Tannase activity in the feces of the plateau zokor increased from June to August corresponding to the increase in hydrolyzable tannin concentrations in plants during this period, and three tannin-degrading facultative anaerobic strains (designated as E1, E2, and E3) were isolated from the cecum of these animals. Sequencing of the 16S rDNA gene identified isolates of strain E1 as belonging to the genusEnterococcus, and E2 and E3 to the genusBacillus. All of the bacteria had cellulose-degrading capacity. This study provides the first evidence of symbiotic bacterial strains that degrade tannic acid and cellulose in the cecum of plateau zokor.

scholarly journals Emergy-Based Evaluation of Changes in Agrochemical Residues on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiuhong Wang ◽  
Yili Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Intensity Factor ◽  
Structure Factor ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Productivity Factor ◽  
Tibet Autonomous Region ◽  
Agricultural Materials ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

Study of changes in agrochemical residues on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau is necessary for the agricultural green development of the fragile plateau and its downstream regions. The total agrochemical residue (TR) caused by main agrochemical inputs was estimated in the study area of Qinghai province and the Tibet Autonomous Region over 1995–2017 by using the emergy synthesis method. The total agrochemical residue was decomposed into the intensity factor, the structure factor, the productivity factor, and the labour factor by using the Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index (LMDI) decomposition method. The change in TR could be divided into four time periods, i.e., a rapidly increasing period during 1995–1998, a stable period during 1999–2004, a slowly increasing period during 2005–2011, and a fluctuant period during 2012–2017. The study area had a mean TR intensity in area (TRA) of 3.31 × 1014 sej/ha, which was only 38.21% of that in China; however, the annual growth rate of TRA in the study area was 2.93%, higher than the rate of 1.91% in China over 1995–2017. The study area had a mean TR intensity in production (TRP) of 4.06 × 1010 sej/CNY (Chinese Yuan), which was 71.05% of that in China; however, the annual decreasing rate of TRP in the study area was 0.95%, lower than the rate of 1.98% in China over 1995–2017. All the LMDI decomposed factors contributed to the TR increase during 1995–1998; the intensity factor, the structure factor, and the labour factor contributed to the TR decrease during 1999–2004; the structure factor and the productivity factor contributed to the TR increase during 2005–2011; and only the productivity factor contributed to the TR increase during 2012–2017. Compared with the whole country, the study area has more potential to reduce TR by improving agrochemical use efficiency, strengthening the recovery of plastic film residue, increasing organic agricultural materials, raising the efficiency of agricultural production, and accelerating the transfer of rural labours to secondary and tertiary industries.

scholarly journals Optimizing livestock carrying capacity for wild ungulate-livestock coexistence in a Qinghai-Tibet Plateau grassland

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yueheng Ren ◽  
Yanpeng Zhu ◽  
Davide Baldan ◽  
Mengdi Fu ◽  
Bin Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽  
Livestock Grazing ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Wild Ungulates ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Key Species ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

AbstractWild ungulates are an important part of terrestrial ecosystems and play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem health and integrity. In many grassland ecosystems that are habituated by wild ungulates, the coexistence of domestic ungulates has created a conflict over grazing resources. Solving this conflict requires a balanced and sustainable policy that satisfies both the needs of wildlife protection and food production. Here, we assess the optimal grassland livestock carrying capacity of an alpine grassland on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, given the coexistence of wild populations of kiangs (Equus kiang) and Tibetan gazelles (Procapra picticaudata), two key species grazing in this region. We use kriging and the MaxEnt method to estimate the population sizes of kiangs and Tibetan gazelles in Maduo County, Qinghai Province. We then convert the estimated population size of the two species into sheep units and calculate the residual carrying capacity for livestock grazing. We show that after accounting for the grazing need for kiangs and Tibetan gazelles, grassland in Maduo is capable of supporting 420,641 sheep units, which is slightly more than the current livestock population. However, the residual carrying capacity is highly uneven across the region, and overgrazing is found in many areas of Maduo, especially in northern Maduo. This research provides a useful framework for planning sustainable livestock farming for the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and other regions facing wildlife-livestock conflict.

scholarly journals Epidemiological and clinical characteristics of discharged patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 on the Qinghai plateau

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aiqi Xi ◽  
Ma Zhuo ◽  
Jingtao Dai ◽  
Yuehe Ding ◽  
Xiuzhen Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Severe Illness ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Discharged Patients ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

AbstractSince the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was first reported in Wuhan, a series of confirmed cases of COVID-19 were found on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. We aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of all confirmed cases in Qinghai, a province at high altitude. With efficient measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, no new cases were found in Qinghai Province for 60 consecutive days between Feb 6 and April 6, 2020. Of all 18 patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, 15 patients comprising 4 transmission clusters were identified. Three patients were infected by direct contact without travel history to Wuhan. Seven patients were asymptomatic on admission. Of 18 patients, 10 patients showed bilateral pneumonia and 2 patients showed no abnormalities. Three patients with comorbidities such as hypertension, liver diseases or diabetes developed severe illness. High C-reactive protein levels and elevations of both ALT and AST were observed in 3 severely ill patients on admission. All 18 patients were eventually discharged, including the 3 severe patients who recovered after treatment with non-invasive mechanical ventilation, convalescent plasma and other therapies. Our findings confirmed human-to-human transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in clusters. The strategies of early diagnosis, early isolation, and early treatment are important to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and improve the cure rate. Patients with comorbidities are more likely to develop severe illness and could benefit from convalescent plasma transfusion.

scholarly journals Impacts of Urbanization of Mountainous Areas on Resources and Environment: Based on Ecological Footprint Model

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Ding ◽  
Jian Peng
Keyword(s):  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Footprint ◽  
Central City ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Mountainous Area ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Ecological Carrying Capacity ◽  
Ecological Deficit ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Impact

The rapid urbanization has exerted tremendous pressure on natural systems in mountains. As a measure of sustainable use of natural resources, ecological footprint is an important basis for judging whether the development of a country or region is within the biocapacity. Taking Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture as an example, this study comprehensively analyzes the impact of human activities on mountain resources and environment from the three aspects of urbanization, land use and ecological carrying capacity. The results show that Dali Prefecture with the urbanization rate of 33% is still in the accelerated stage of urbanization. The urban space presents the core-periphery feature, and the central city is the focus of human existence and living activities. The per capita ecological footprint is 1.14 hm2/person higher than the ecological carrying capacity, meaning Dali Prefecture is in an ecological deficit state. This indicates that there is an uncoordinated state between urbanization and environment. Arable land is the main source of per capita ecological footprint in the prefecture. However, the urban expansion overly occupies the arable land in the plain sub-region, leading the arable land to an ecological deficit state. In the future, the development of the mountainous area should focus on the protection of arable land and choose a new sustainable path.

scholarly journals Molecular detection of Anaplasma spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. in yaks (Bos grunniens) and Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongcai He ◽  
Wangkai Chen ◽  
Ping Ma ◽  
Yaoping Wei ◽  
Ruishan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ovis Aries ◽  
Babesia Bovis ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Nested Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Anaplasma Ovis ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Bos Grunniens ◽  
Tibetan Sheep ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau

Abstract Background Anaplasma, Babesia and Theileria are tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) that affect livestock worldwide. However, information on these pathogens in yaks (Bos grunniens) and Tibetan sheep (Ovis aries) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), China, is limited. In this study, Anaplasma spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. infections were assessed in yaks and Tibetan sheep from Qinghai Province. Methods A total of 734 blood samples were collected from 425 yaks and 309 Tibetan sheep at nine sampling sites. Standard or nested polymerase chain reaction was employed to screen all the blood samples using species- or genus-specific primers. Results The results showed that 14.1% (60/425) of yaks and 79.9% (247/309) of Tibetan sheep were infected with at least one pathogen. Anaplasma ovis, Anaplasma bovis, Anaplasma capra, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia bovis and Theileria spp. were detected in this study, with total infection rates for all the assessed animals of 22.1% (162/734), 16.3% (120/734), 23.6% (173/734), 8.2% (60/734), 2.7% (20/734) and 19.3% (142/734), respectively. For yaks, the infection rate of A. bovis was 6.4% (27/425), that of B. bovis was 4.7% (20/425) and that of Theileria spp. was 3.3% (14/425). Moreover, 52.4% (162/309) of the Tibetan sheep samples were infected with A. ovis, 30.1% (93/309) with A. bovis, 56.0% (173/309) with A. capra, 19.4% (60/309) with A. phagocytophilum and 41.4% (128/309) with Theileria spp. Conclusions This study revealed the prevalence of Anaplasma spp., Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. in yaks and Tibetan sheep in Qinghai Province, China, and provides new data for a better understanding of the epidemiology of TBPs in these animals in this area of the QTP, China. Graphical Abstract

Study on the Seismic Performance of the Tibetan Diaolou in Golog of Qinghai

2015 ◽  
Vol 744-746 ◽  
pp. 915-919
Author(s):  
Meng Jie Zhang ◽  
Yan An Shi ◽  
Lian Xin Liu ◽  
Hong Guo
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Deep Understanding ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Rural Villages ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Stone Walls ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau ◽  
Local Materials

Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, located in the southeast of Qinghai Province. And the unique geographical, climatic and economic conditions created a unique local houses - Tibetan Diaolou. Tibetan houses in Golog most used local materials and were made of stone, wood, soil, grass, rattan and other natural materials. The Tibetan Diaolou are assembled by flagstone to form a load-bearing structure of stone walls and wooden. The towers mainly distribute in Yaertang Xiang and Dengta Township which are located in the coastal of Make River. Through field investigation of two rural villages, this article has a deep understanding of the structure performance of Tibetan Diaolou. This paper analyzes its structural problems of safety and seismic performance, trying to improve the seismic performance of Tibetan Diaolou.

scholarly journals Lithobius (Ezembius) hualongensis sp. nov. and Lithobius (Ezembius) sui sp. nov. (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae), two new species of centipede from northwest China

ZooKeys ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 892 ◽  
pp. 77-92
Author(s):  
Penghai Qiao ◽  
Wen Qin ◽  
Huiqin Ma ◽  
Gonghua Lin ◽  
Tongzuo Zhang
Keyword(s):  
New Species ◽  
Ventral Side ◽  
Northwest China ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Tibet Plateau ◽  
Qinghai Province ◽  
Two New Species ◽  
Qinghai Tibet Plateau ◽  
Xinjiang Autonomous Region ◽  
Terminal Claw

Lithobius (Ezembius) hualongensissp. nov. and Lithobius (Ezembius) suisp. nov. (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae) recently discovered from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China are described. Morphologically, the two new species are very similar but can be distinguished by the number of coxosternal teeth: L. (E.) hualongensissp. nov. has 2 + 2 while L. (E.) suisp. nov. has 3 + 3. The two new species resemble L. (E.) multispinipesPei et al., 2016, from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, but can be readily distinguished by having the Tömösváry’s organ slightly larger than the adjoining ocelli rather than smaller, 3 + 3 spurs on female gonopods versus 2 + 2, and the simple terminal claw of female gonopods with a small triangular protuberance on the basal ventral side versus simple, without a small triangular protuberance on the basal ventral side. We also compare the main morphological characters of the two new species with the other Lithobius (Ezembius) species known in Qinghai Province. A key to the Chinese species of Ezembius is presented.

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