Plant Diversity as a Good Indicator of Vegetation Stability in a Typical Plateau Wetland

Biotic indicators have been widely used to monitor wetland health. However, few studies have explicitly evaluated if plant diversity could serve as a useful community-level indicator of wetland stability,especially when wetlands are confronted with anthropogenic perturbations. Based on three-year record of wetland plant species abundance in Napahai plateau wetland, Shangri-la under the influence of varying anthropogenic perturbation types, our study tests the impact of such perturbations on plant richness and the relationship between ecosystem temporal stability and plant richness, and further assesses the effectiveness of using plant diversity indicator to probe ecosystem temporal stability of Napahai plateau wetland and the potential mechanisms. The results showed that anthropogenic perturbations could have contributed significantly to realistic variation in plant diversity, and further demonstrated that ecosystem temporal stability was positively related to realistic variation in plant diversity. In particular, communities with high levels of diversity might have better capacity to dampen perturbation impacts than communities with low levels of diversity, and statistical averaging could have played an important role in causing greater stability in more diverse communities. Also, asynchrony might have a stabilizing effect on community stability, and diversity could have stabilized communities through both species asynchrony and population stability propagation. Therefore, our results suggest that plant diversity could be used as a useful indicator of the stability conditions of plateau wetland ecosystems confronted with anthropogenic perturbations, and the preservation of plant communities at sufficient abundance and diversity is necessary for maintaining healthy plateau wetlands and for sustaining their essential ecosystem functions and services.

Research on Purification Effect of Jian Lake Zizania latifolia Wetland Lakefront Zone in Northwest of Yunnan Plateau on Nitrogen and Phosphorus of Agricultural Non-point Source

As the main external pollution source of lake,nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural non-point source make a great contribution to the lake eutrophication pollution.Wetland lakefront zone which plays a key role in externally agricultural non-point source pollution is considered as the biggest barrier for controlling external pollution.In this research,the Jian lake plateau Zizania latifolia wetland lakefront zone was selected for agricultural non-point source pollutions control with the systematic field research,and the lakefront zone was approved to have an effective purification effect on nitrogen and phosphorus from Jinlong River; the theoretical mechanism of lakefront zone removing nutrient was also investigated.Z.latifolia wetland lakefront zone could remove nitrogen and phosphorus from Jinlong River and the removal ratio can reach 55.8-62.52% and 59.47-69.81% respectively.So,we can indicate that the Jian Lake plateau Z.latifolia wetland lakefront zone had a good effect on controlling agricultural non-point source pollution and protecting the environment.

Geomorphic-centered Classification of Wetlands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Western China

In this paper a geomorphic-centered system was proposed for classifying the wetlands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western China, where the flora comprises primarily grasses. Although the geomorphic properties (e.g., elevation and morphology) of wetlands form the primary criteria of classification, this system also takes hydrological processes into implicit consideration. It represents an improvement over the hydrogeomorphic perspective as the relative importance of the two components (wetness and landform) of wetlands is clearly differentiated. This geomorphic-centered perspective yields insights into the hydrogeomorphic dynamics of plateau wetlands while indicates their vulnerability to change and degradation indirectly. According to this geomorphic-centered perspective, all plateau wetlands fall into one of the seven types of alpine, piedmont, valley, terrace, floodplain, lacustrine, and riverine in three elevational categories of upland, midland, and lowland. Upland (alpine and piedmont) wetlands with the steepest topography are the most sensitive to change whereas midland (floodplain, terrace and valley) wetlands are less vulnerable to degradation owing to a high water reserve except terrace wetlands. They have a dry surface caused by infrequent hydrological replenishment owing to their higher elevation than the channel. Low lying (lacustrine and riverine) wetlands are the most resilient. The geomorphic-centered perspective developed in this paper provides a framework for improving recognition and management of wetlands on the Plateau. Resilient wetlands can be grazed more intensively without the risk of degradation. Fragile and vulnerable wetlands require careful managementto avoid degradation.

Litter Decomposition of Emergent Plants along an Elevation Gradient in Wetlands of Yunnan Plateau,China

The decomposition of plant litter is a key process of litter decomposition to global climate warming in plateau in the flows of energy and nutrients in ecosystems. However, the response wetlands remains largely unknown. In this study, we conducted a one-year litter decomposition experiment along an elevation gradient from 1891 m to 3260 m on the Yurman Plateau of Southwest China, using different litter types to determine the influences of climate change, litter quality and microenvironment on the decomposition rate. The results showed that the average decomposition rate （K） increased from 0.608 to 1.152, and the temperature sensitivity of litter mass losses was approximately 4.98%/℃ along the declining elevation gradient. Based on a correlation analysis, N concentrations and C ： N ratios in the litter were the best predictors of the decomposition rate, with significantly positive and negative correlations, respectively. Additionally, the cumulative effects of decomposition were clearly observed in the mixtures of Scirpus tabernaemontani and Zizania caduciflora. Moreover, the litter decomposition rate in the water was higher than that in the sediment, especially in high-elevation areas where the microenvironment was significantly affected by temperature. These results suggest that future climate warming will have significant impacts on plateau wetlands, which have important fimctions in biogeochemical cycling in cold highland ecosystems.

Responses of soil inhabiting nitrogen-cycling microbial communities to wetland degradation on the Zoige Plateau,China

The wetlands on the Zoige Plateau have experienced serious degradation,with most of the original marsh being converted to marsh meadow or meadow.Based on the 3 wetland degradation stages,we determined the effects of wetland degradation on the structure and relative abundance of nitrogencycling(nitrogen-fixing,ammonia-oxidizing,and denitrifying) microbial communities in 3 soil types(intact wetland:marsh soil;early degrading wetland:marsh meadow soil;and degraded wetland:meadow soil) using 454-pyrosequencing.The structure and relative abundance of nitrogen-cycling microbial communities differed in the 3 soil types.Proteobacteria was the predominant phylum in most soil samples but the most abundant soil nitrogenfixing and denitrifying microbial bacteria differed at the class,order,family,and genus levels among the 3soil types.At the genus level,the majority of nitrogenfixing bacterium sequences related to Bradyrhizobium were from marsh and marsh meadow soils;whereas those related to Geobacter originated from meadow soil.The majority of ammonia-oxidizing bacterium sequences related to Nitrosospira were from marsh(except for the 40-60 cm layer),marsh meadow and meadow soils;whereas those related to Candidatus Solibacter originated from 40-60 cm layer of marsh soil.The majority of denitrifying bacterium sequences related to Candidatus Solibacter and Anaeromyxobacter were from marsh and meadow soils;whereas those related to Herbaspirillum originated from meadow soil.The distribution of operational taxonomic units(OTUs)and species were correlated with soil type based upon Venn and Principal Coordinates Analysis(PCoA).Changes in soil type,caused by different water regimes were the most important factors influencing compositional changes in the nitrogen-fixing,ammonia-oxidizing,and denitrifying microbial communities.

Effects of anthropogenic disturbance on richness-dependent stability in Napahai plateau wetland

Unique plateau wetlands in China provide essential ecosystem functions and services and influence the health,environment and security of the downstream regions.In recent years,these plateau wetlands have experienced significant anthropogenic disturbance,but studies that evaluate the effects of such disturbance on ecological stability are rare.Our study tested how three typical types of human-related activities affect plant richness and ecological stability in Napahai plateau wetland,Shangri-La,China.The results showed that the anthropogenic disturbance had a direct effect on richness,and an indirect effect on stability mediated by richness.Anthropogenic disturbance did not alter the positive relationship between plant richness and community stability,and the stabilizing effect of richness could be explained by statistical averaging,overyielding effect,and component population stability.Our study complements previous studies that tested the richness-stability relationships in synthesized assemblages with richness specifically manipulated and studies that introduced mowing treatment to mimic real anthropogenic disturbance.The results further suggest that necessary steps,such as anthropogenic disturbance mitigation and plant richness conservation,are urgently required for maintaining healthy plateau wetlands and for sustaining their ecosystem functions and services.

Landscape Pattern Evolution Processes of Alpine Wetlands and Their Driving Factors in the Zoige Plateau of China

Zoige Plateau wetlands are located in the northeastern corner of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.The landscape pattern evolution processes in the Zoige Plateau and their driving factors were identified by analyzing the dynamic changes in landscape modification and conversion and their dynamic rates of alpine wetlands over the past four decades.The results showed that the landscape conversion between wetlands and non-wetlands mainly occurred during the period from 1966 to 1986.The marsh wetland area converted from lake and river wetlands was larger because of swamping compared to other wetland landscapes.Meanwhile,the larger area of marsh wetlands was also converted to lake wetlands more than other types of wetlands.The modification processes mainly occurred among natural wetland landscapes in the first three periods.Obvious conversions were observed between wetland and nonwetland landscapes(i.e.,forestland,grassland,and other landscapes) in the Zoige Plateau.These natural wetland landscapes such as river,lake and marsh wetlands showed a net loss over the past four decades,whereas artificial wetland landscapes(i.e.,paddy field and reservoir and pond wetlands) showed a net decrease.The annual dynamic rate of the whole wetland landscape was 0.72%,in which the annual dynamic rate of river wetlands was the highest,followed by lake wetlands,while marsh wetlands had the lowest dynamic rate.The integrated landscape dynamic rate showed a decreasing trend in the first three periods.The changes in wetland landscape patterns were comprehensively controlled by natural factors and human activities,especially human activities play an important role in changing wetland landscape patterns.

Characteristics of the Distribution of Plant Community in Lakeshore Wetland of Yunnan Plateau

[ Objective] The aim was to discuss the distribution of plant community in lakeshore wetland of Yunnan Plateau. [ Method ] Taking sever- al lakes in Yunnan Plateau as example, the distribution characteristics and rules of plant community in lakeshore wetland of Yunnan Plateau were discussed. The degradation and causes of lakeshore wetland were analyzed. [ Resultl The wetland plants were characterized by reduction of the aquatic plant species, the decline of the species diversity and the biomass. Fast breeding vegetation with high fat and pollution tolerance, strong adaptability was easy to form a single optimal community. Some representative and sensitive to pollution plants deteriorated or destroyed. These phenomena reflected the changes of water quality, the worse pollution, eutrophication and the acceleration of turning wetland to land. The causes of wetland degradation and biodiversity included increase of population pressure, industrial and agricultural development, advance of urbanization, unreasonable cultivation, over-exploitation and eutrophication, etc. [ Conclusion] The study provided theoretical basis for the protection, environ- ment evaluation and sustainable development of lakeshore wetland.

Responses of Alpine Wetlands to Climate Changes on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Based on Remote Sensing

The alpine wetlands in QTP(Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau)have been profoundly impacted along with global climate changes.We employ satellite datasets and climate data to explore the relationships between alpine wetlands and climate changes based on remote sensing data.Results show that:1)the wetland NDVI(Normalized Difference Vegetation Index)and GPP(Gross Primary Production)were more sensitive to air temperature than to precipitation rate.The wetland ET(evapotranspiration)across alpine wetlands was greatly correlated with precipitation rate.2)Alpine wetlands responses to climate changes varied spatially and temporally due to different geographic environments,variety of wetland formation and human disturbances.3)The vegetation responses of the Zoige wetland was the most noticeable and related to the temperature,while the GPP and NDVI of the Qiangtang Plateau and Gyaring-Ngoring Lake were significantly correlated with both temperature and precipitation.4)ET in the Zoige wetland showed a significantly positive trend,while ET in Maidika wetland and the Qiangtang plateau showed a negative trend,implying wetland degradation in those two wetland regions.The complexities of the impacts of climate changes on alpine wetlands indicate the necessity of further study to understand and conserve alpine wetland ecosystems.

Driving forces of land use and land cover change (LUCC) in the Zoige Wetland, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

The Zoige Wetland is located in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, which is highly sensitive to global environment change and human disturbance because of its high elevation and cold environment, thus, it＇s a hotspot for land use and land cover change （LUCC） research. We used Landsat MSS images from 1975, Landsat ETM images from 2000, and Landsat TM images fi：om 1990 and 2005 to assess the LUCC in the study area, using GIS techniques, as well as topographic, vegetation, and soil maps combined with field investigations. The monitoring result shows that the study area＇s environment degraded rapidly between 1975 and 2005, including wetland shrinkage from 5,308 km2 to 4,980 lan2, sandy land expansion from 112 krn2 to 137 krn2, forest land decreasing from 5,686 km2 to 5,443 km2, and grassland degradation from 12,309 km2 to 10,672 km2. According to the analysis of meteorological data and social-economic statistical data, we concluded that the LUCC in the Zoige Wetland was caused by both natural and anthropogenic factors, but human activities were primarily responsible for the observed LUCC, thereby, we suggest human behaviors must be adjusted to control environmental degradation.

Characteristics of Climate Change and its Response in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau during 1971-2010

Climate data during 1971-2010 showed that mo st areas of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau showed warm wet climate change type dominated by temperature and humidity increase.Temperature increase magnitude was the smallest in spring and the largest in winter,and the precipitation increased at the low-altitude area and decreased at high altitude.The warm wet climate change caused Qinghai-Tibet Plateau alpine grassland degradation,reduction of glacier and frozen soil,wetland reduction and other environmental problems.

基于eDNA宏基因组的草海湖泊硅藻群落及多样性分析

环境DNA(eDNA)技术作为新兴生物多样性监测方法,具有非侵入性、高效性及灵敏性的特点.为探究基于宏基因组测序的eDNA技术对喀斯特湖泊硅藻监测的适用性,以贵州草海为例,采集草海湖滨带的水样及表层沉积物样品,运用宏基因组学与eDNA相结合的方法,分析浮游及沉积硅藻的群落组成、生物多样性及KEGG代谢功能.结果表明:①草海硅藻群落共注释到4纲23目36科54属78种,在科分类阶元上以舟形藻科和海链藻科为优势类群.硅藻群落的Chao1指数平均值为42.88±15.35,Shannon-Wiener指数平均值为2.09±0.29.②硅藻群落KEGG通路功能最具代表性的是全局和概述图谱(global and overview maps),其次是能量代谢、翻译;优势KO基因主要为atpF基因、secA基因、rplT基因、rpoA基因、argH基因.③主坐标分析(PCoA)和相似性分析(ANOSIM)表明硅藻群落存在显著的环境介质差异;LEfSe分析揭示浮游硅藻群落的差异标志物主要为海链藻属(Thalassiosira)、小环藻属(Cyclotella),沉积硅藻主要是管状藻属(Fistulifera)、褐指藻属(Phaeodactylum)、微壳藻属(Nanofrustulum)等;Wilcoxon秩和检验表明,浮游硅藻的差异基因集中在叶酸生物合成通路、嘧啶代谢,沉积硅藻的差异基因集中在光合作用、氧化磷酸化等代谢功能.研究显示,高灵敏性的eDNA宏基因组技术能有效描述草海湖泊硅藻群落及多样性,在喀斯特湖泊生物多样性监测及水生态环境健康评估具有广阔的应用前景.

藏南谷地湿地植物丛枝菌根真菌群落结构随海拔变化的驱动因素初探

丛枝菌根真菌(Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi,AMF)在维持高原湿地生态系统功能和促进其稳定性等方面发挥着重要作用,但AMF群落多样性及其构建过程对海拔的响应尚不清楚。本研究在藏南谷地沿4200~5100 m的海拔梯度进行了湿地植物调查、水体因子测定和土壤样品采集并分析。结果显示,藏南谷地湿地生态系统的AMF群落结构随海拔变异较大,其中以Glomus为优势属,且其相对丰度随海拔的上升呈显著下降的趋势。所有采样点中,AMF群落组成的差异以物种替换过程为主。变差分解结果表明,底泥和水体是解释AMF多样性海拔格局的主要环境因子。

基于Landsat-8影像的高原湖泊水体表面温度反演

目前,在高原环境下的水体表面温度反演成果相对较少,本文结合Landsat-8影像和辐射传输方程法对纳木错湖水体表面温度进行反演并验证其有效性。首先,计算研究区的地表比辐射率;其次,计算同温度下黑体的辐射亮度;最后,利用普朗克函数计算水体表面温度并基于MODIS地表温度产品对反演结果进行验证。实验结果表明,湖泊水体表面温度反演绝对误差最小值为0.449℃、最大值为1.685℃,均方根误差最小值为1.269℃、最大值为1.781℃,反演结果与MODIS温度产品的日均温结果较接近,夏季湖泊水体表面温度变化特征基本与纳木错气温一致。该方法可为后续高原湖泊水体水表温度反演研究提供一定的参考。

气候变化背景下青藏高原湿地生态系统响应特征:回顾与展望

高寒湿地是青藏高原重要的地表覆盖类型之一,连接了高原不同的地理圈层,对于维持高原生态系统功能具有重要作用和价值。湿地固有的系统特征和高原特殊的自然地理环境决定了高原湿地生态系统对气候变化敏感。已有研究表明,青藏高原湿地类型多样,但研究间差异大;湿地对气候变化的响应表现了显著的时空差异和类型差异;高原湿地的综合生态功能有待于深入开展科学评估;湿地相关专题数据产品的缺乏等问题限制了对湿地在碳循环、生物多样性保护等领域的深入研究。未来需加强多源技术综合、多学科交叉研究,开展湿地变化的环境效应模拟和生态功能的定量评估研究等建议,为高寒湿地的可持续管理提供科学支持。

基于eDNA宏条形码的草海沉积物蓝藻群落季节动态研究

为监测贵州草海沉积物中蓝藻群落结构随季节的动态变化规律,分4个季节采集草海沉积物样品,利用eDNA宏条形码技术,分析蓝藻的群落结构组成及季节动态变化。结果表明,4个季节中草海沉积物原核生物群落主要由绿弯菌门、放线菌门及变形菌门构成;蓝藻门在原核生物中的丰度占比为0.99%~5.69%,4个季节中的平均相对丰度为2.53%。在科分类阶元上,草海蓝藻主要有norank Chloroplast、Cyanobiaceae、念珠藻科(Nostocaceae)、Desertifilaceae、席藻科(Phormidiaceae)、微囊藻科(Microcystaceae)、细鞘丝藻科(Leptolyngbyaceae)、颤藻科(Oscillatoriaceae)、伪鱼腥藻科(Pseudanabaenaceae)、蓝菌科(Cyanobacteriaceae)、聚球藻科(Synechococcaceae)。在属分类阶元上,蓝藻优势属主要为norank_f_norank_o_Chloroplast、双色藻属(Cyanobium)、念珠藻属(Nostoc)、浮丝藻(Planktothrix)、拟浮丝藻属(Planktothricoides)、微囊藻属(Microcystis)、微鞘藻属(Microcoleus)、拟圆孢藻属(Sphaerospermopsis)、Roseofilum属等。春夏季时草海有害蓝藻类群少,秋冬季时有害蓝藻类群占比较高;此外,秋冬季时蓝藻OTUs数、物种种类数及相对丰度均较春夏季高。这表明,秋冬季时草海蓝藻群落丰度高、物种丰富、有害类群多,水华风险不容小觑。在后续研究中可利用eDNA宏基因组方法监测湖泊藻类群落结构、生物多样性及功能基因动态演变。

西宁湟水河人工湿地对水体氮、磷污染物负荷削减的研究

人工湿地建设是我国北方城镇化进程中重要的生态优化措施,其作为城市生态系统的重要组成,在净化水体、调节水质等方面具有重要的生态服务功能。为了探明高原城市人工湿地建设后对水体的水质改善、氮磷等污染物负荷削减的生态效应,在6月-11月重点监测了青海西宁火烧沟湿地、海湖湿地、北川湿地三处水体不同断面氮、磷污染物浓度的季节变化特征。结果表明:(1)火烧沟湿地污染物浓度峰值出现在枯水期,而丰水期浓度普遍较低,海湖湿地和北川湿地丰水期污染物浓度较高。(2)湿地对水体主要污染物负荷有一定的削减作用,主要体现在海湖湿地和北川湿地总氮(Total Nitrogen,TN)、总磷(Total Phosphorus,TP)、化学需氧量(COD_(Cr))、高锰酸盐指数(COD_(Mn))的去除效果,海湖湿地对其削减率分别为11.74%、29.32%、41%和25.19%,北川湿地中削减率分别为25.02%、54.71%、32.03%和1.91%。且三处湿地来水的TN、TP、COD_(Cr)、COD_(Mn)含量均值普遍达到Ⅱ类水标准。其中,火烧沟湿地和北川湿地COD_(Cr)浓度达到Ⅰ类水标准,而海湖湿地COD_(Mn)含量较高,属Ⅲ类水标准。(3)通过对水质指标的相关性分析,发现水体TP与p H、降水量、温度的相关性较高,TN与COD_(Cr)的相关性较高。

免像控无人机数字航空摄影技术在获取高原湿地高精度影像中的应用——以祁连山国家公园酒泉片区甘肃盐池湾国际重要湿地为例

免像控无人机数字航空摄影是随着无人机和光学相机的发展,基于网络和地理信息技术的不断探索而形成的一种新的数字测绘航空摄影技术。该文以祁连山国家公园酒泉片区甘肃盐池湾国际重要湿地监测项目为例,采用飞马D2000S无人机,探讨免像控无人机在无网络RTK覆盖的高原湿地地区进行数字航空摄影获取高精度影像的作业模式,阐述其作业模式的技术方案和关键技术。

基于^(31)P核磁共振探究退化高寒湿地土壤磷素演变特征及影响因素

探明高寒湿地不同退化程度土壤磷素组成特征及其形态演变的驱动机制对于湿地生态恢复过程中养分和碳汇的科学管理具有重要意义。以若尔盖自然保护区内相对原生沼泽(RPM)、轻度退化沼泽(LDM)、中度退化沼泽(MDM)、重度退化沼泽(HDM)为对象,采用液相31P核磁共振波谱技术、分段式结构方程模型研究了高寒湿地退化过程中土壤磷素演变特征及主要影响因素。结果表明,高寒湿地退化导致植物群落组成由湿生向中生演替,土壤有机质与氮含量降低。正磷酸盐和磷酸单酯含量随湿地退化呈先增加后降低的趋势,其中正磷酸盐在HDM中相较于RPM降低46.45%,磷酸单酯在LDM、MDM和HDM中相较于RPM分别增加27.02%、54.96%和41.74%;焦磷酸盐和磷酸二酯含量随湿地退化逐渐降低。分段式结构方程模型的拟合结果显示,植被生物量、土壤养分和微生物活性是影响湿地土壤磷素演变的主要因素,其中微生物活性是正磷酸盐、焦磷酸盐和磷酸二酯的正向影响因子,是磷酸单酯的负向影响因子,植物生物量是正磷酸盐和磷酸二酯的正向影响因子,土壤养分虽对各形态磷没有直接影响,但可通过调控微生物活性间接影响焦磷酸盐和磷酸二酯含量。综上所述,湿地退化通过改变植物群落组成、降低土壤养分含量和微生物活性,促进了土壤磷酸二酯分解;重度退化湿地土壤磷有效性因磷酸单酯矿化能力减弱、正磷酸盐含量降低而减小。

我国高原湿地的空间分布及其生态功能研究进展

研究了我国高原湿地的空间分布及生态功能,分析了其水资源调节、生物多样性保护、碳储存与气候调节、土壤保持等生态功能。通过对高原湿地的地理位置、气候条件和水源等特点进行详细描述,指出其重要性及受到的威胁和干扰。为了保护生态系统和生物多样性,提出了保护措施,并强调全球合作对于高原湿地保护和气候变化挑战的重要性。研究的主要目标是探讨高原湿地的生态功能及保护管理对策,采用文献综述和案例分析等方法进行研究。研究结果表明:高原湿地在水资源调节、生物多样性维护、碳储存与气候调节等方面发挥着重要作用,但面临着人类活动的威胁。因此,得出结论为:中国高原湿地分布广泛且功能显著,对生态平衡与生物多样性至关重要,然而,受气候变化和人类活动影响,高原湿地面临退化威胁,亟须加强保护与恢复工作,加强保护措施和全球合作对于高原湿地的生态保护至关重要。对高原湿地保护与管理提出了建议:应加强对高原湿地生态系统服务价值的评估方法学研究,运用遥感与GIS技术精准监测湿地动态,深化全球变化下的湿地生态研究,并推动多学科交叉合作,以促进高原湿地的科学管理与可持续利用。