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4 articles for “Grasslands”
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Soil Fertility of Grasslands under Influence of Grazing
Abstract: Grazing is one of the important biotic factors that influence the formation and sustenance of grasslands. The present study was undertaken to assess the influence of grazing by different species of domestic herbivores, on the fertility of grasslands. Soil from grasslands grazed by buffaloes, crossbred cattle, and sheep, as well as control grassland restricted from grazing, were compared for different fertility parameters like soil organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc, …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 88–93 Read article
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Preliminary Checklist of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India)
Abstract: The family Acrididae, which falls under the order Orthoptera includes locusts and grasshoppers. Insects are found all over the globe. In general, locusts refer to larger acridids, while smaller species are known as grasshoppers. The comprehensive study indicates that there are 19 species from various families, which include 12 species from Acrididae, 4 Catantopidae, and 3 from Pyrgomorphidae. A thorough investigation was carried out across different crops and habitats to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 67–71 Read article
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Elemental Mobility and Provenance in Sediments: A Geochemical Study of Deccan Basalts, Bay of Bengal, and Northern China
Abstract: Twenty-eight sediment samples from seventeen rivers, including the Krishna headwaters and the west-flowing Western Ghat rivers, draining the Deccan Trap basalts, were analyzed for major elements (Na, Ca, Mg, K, Al, Ti, Fe) and trace elements (Sr, Ba, Mn, P, V, Cr, Ni, Cu, and Zn). The mobility of these elements, especially Na, Ca, Mg, and Sr, was assessed by comparing their abundances in sediments and dissolved phases. Approximately 60% …
Published in International Journal of Minerals · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Land Use and Land Cover Change: A Comprehensive Review of Environmental Implications
Abstract: Changes in land use and cover have a substantial impact on environmental dynamics and sustainability. These changes arise from various human activities, including urbanization, agriculture, and forestry, and have profound implications for biodiversity, ecosystem services, and land health. As urban areas expand, often at the expense of agricultural and forested landscapes, the transformation of land use alters ecological processes, leading to habitat loss and fragmentation. This article examines the implications …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–05 Read article