干旱区生态环境知识资源中心(Arid): Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland

Arid

DOI	10.3389/fpls.2024.1421998
	Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland
	Gou, Xiaowei; Tsunekawa, Atsushi; Tsubo, Mitsuru; Peng, Fei; Cheng, Yunxiang
通讯作者	Gou, XW
来源期刊	FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
ISSN	1664-462X
出版年	2024
卷号	15
英文摘要	Introduction Strategically managing livestock grazing in arid regions optimizes land use and reduces the damage caused by overgrazing. Controlled grazing preserves the grassland ecosystem and fosters sustainability despite resource limitations. However, uneven resource distribution can lead to diverse grazing patterns and land degradation, particularly in undulating terrains.Methods In this study, we developed a herbivore foraging algorithm based on a resource selection function model to analyze foraging distribution patterns, predict the probability of foraging, and identify the determinants of foraging probability in cattle. The study area was a complex desert landscape encompassing dunes and interdunes. Data on cattle movements and resource distribution were collected and analyzed to model and predict foraging behavior.Results Our findings revealed that cattle prefer areas with abundant vegetation in proximity to water sources and avoid higher elevations. However, abundant resource availability mitigated these impacts and enhanced the role of water points, particularly during late grazing periods. The analysis showed that available resources primarily determine foraging distribution patterns and lessen the effects of landforms and water distance on patch foraging.Discussion The results suggest that thoughtful water source placement and the subdivision of pastures into areas with varied terrain are crucial for sustainable grazing management. By strategically managing these factors, land degradation can be minimized, and the ecological balance of grassland ecosystems can be maintained. Further research is needed to refine the model and explore its applicability in other arid regions.
英文关键词	foraging distribution overgrazing resource selection function model management strategies resource availability desertification
类型	Article
语种	英语
开放获取类型	gold
收录类别	SCI-E
WOS记录号	WOS:001286197800001
WOS关键词	HORQIN SANDY LAND ; GRAZING DISTRIBUTION ; WATER-QUALITY ; CATTLE ; VEGETATION ; SELECTION ; HETEROGENEITY ; RANGELANDS ; LIVESTOCK ; RESTORATION
WOS类目	Plant Sciences
WOS研究方向	Plant Sciences
资源类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.177/qdio/handle/2XILL650/403863
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Gou, Xiaowei,Tsunekawa, Atsushi,Tsubo, Mitsuru,et al. Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland[J],2024,15.
APA	Gou, Xiaowei,Tsunekawa, Atsushi,Tsubo, Mitsuru,Peng, Fei,&Cheng, Yunxiang.(2024).Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland.FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE,15.
MLA	Gou, Xiaowei,et al."Abundant resources compensate for the uneven distribution of ungulates in desert grassland".FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 15(2024).