In many ecosystems ungulates have coexisted with grasslands over long periods of time. However, high densities of grazing animals may change the floristic and structural characteristics of vegetation, reduce biodivers...In many ecosystems ungulates have coexisted with grasslands over long periods of time. However, high densities of grazing animals may change the floristic and structural characteristics of vegetation, reduce biodiversity, and increase soil erosion, potentially triggering abrupt and rapid changes in ecosystem condition. Alternate stable state theory provides a framework for understanding this type of dynamic. In the Sanjiangyuan atop the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau (QTP), grassland degradation has been accompanied by irruptions of native burrowing animals, which has accentuated the loss of ground cover. Severely degraded areas of alpine meadows are referred to as 'Heitutan'. Here, using the framework of alternate stable state theory, we describe the proximate and ultimate drivers of the formation of Heitutan on the QTP, and we assess prospects for recovery, in relation to the degree of biophysical alteration, of these alpine meadows. Effective rehabilitation measures must address the underlying causes of degradation rather than their symptoms. Heitutan degradation is not uni-causal. Rather it reflects different mechanisms operating at different spatio-temporal scales across this vast region. Underlying causes include overly aggressive exploitation of the grasslands (e.g. overgrazing), amplification of grazing and erosion damage by small mammals when outbreaks occur, and/or climate change. Given marked variability in environmental conditions and stressors, restorative efforts must vary across the region. Restoration efforts are likely toyield greatest success if moderately and severely degraded areas are targeted as the first priority in management programmes, before these areas are transformed into extreme Heitutan.展开更多
Steller chamaejasme L. (S. chamaejasme for short) is one of the most noxious unpalatable weeds in China, which has been frequently reported its negative interaction (i.e. competition and allelopathy) with other he...Steller chamaejasme L. (S. chamaejasme for short) is one of the most noxious unpalatable weeds in China, which has been frequently reported its negative interaction (i.e. competition and allelopathy) with other herbaceous species in grasslands. This study compared species diversity, biomass and sexual reproduction of herbaceous plants in meadows with S. chamaejasme and in open meadows without S. ehamaejasme in overgrazing meadows on the Tibetan Plateau in China to determine whether positive facilitation exist between S. chamaejasme and other herbaceous species under livestock's overgrazing. The results showed that there are more herbaceous species in meadows with S. chamaejasme than those in open meadows (35s and30s, respectively). Diversity index and above-ground biomass were also significantly higher in meadows with S. charnaejasme. There were 39% (11/28) of all species with sexual reproduction found in meadows with S. charnaejasme, which was 7 times more than those in open meadows. Our study showed that S. charnaejasme could provide biotic refuge for neighboring plants and preserve plant diversity from livestock's overgrazing in alpine meadows on the Tibetan Plateau. It also suggested that inter-specific facilitation between S. charnaejasme and other herbaceous species may play a key role in overgrazing alpine meadows.展开更多
This study provides a checklist of species distributed at the altitude gradient of MoghanSabalan rangelands in Ardabili province, Northwest Iran. We evaluated the changes in species composition, growth types of specie...This study provides a checklist of species distributed at the altitude gradient of MoghanSabalan rangelands in Ardabili province, Northwest Iran. We evaluated the changes in species composition, growth types of species, Raunkiaer's life forms, geographical distribution, threat and endemicity status, and palatability of species along two altitudinal gradients in the sampling plots, which were conducted in eleven sites/habitats with 300 meters above sea level(masl) altitude intervals(from 100 to 3300 masl). We assessed the plant species composition with special reference to the gradient analysis, and identified overall 396 species, which was comprising 44 families and 194 genera. Results showed that Asteraceae family is by far the most species-rich family, followed by Poaceae, Fabaceae, Caryophyllaceae and Brassicaceae. Among the genera, Astragalus is the most diverse genus, followed by Allium, Veronica and Bromus, Galium, Silene and Ranunculus. Results indicated that the number of species increased as the altitude increased to 1200-1500 masl, but then starts to decline to 3300 masl. Family-to-genera ratio was 1:4.4, the family-tospecies ratio was 1:9, and the genera-to-species ratio was 1:2.04. Growth type of species analysis shows that the frequency of perennial plants was higher in the study area followed by annual species while the lower group was biennial species. The number of annuals showed a decreasing trend towards higher altitude. Hemicryptophytes and therophytes were the most frequent life forms constituted each with(41.9%). Hemicryptophytes showed an increasing trend with altitude, while therophytes showed a decreasing trend with altitude increase, followed by geophytes, chamaephytes, and phanerophytes. Results showed more than half of the species of the study area belonged to Iran-Turanian region and these species showed an increasing trend with altitude. In contrast, Sahara-Sindian species comprise a minor component of the spectrum, with decreasing trend with altitude. The rare and endangered species out of the surveyed taxonomic groups comprised 53 species in total which 29 of them are considered lower risk(LR), 13 data deficient(DD), 5 vulnerable(Vu) and with 3 rare(R) and identified endemic plants comprised 24 species. Some 56.6% species were identified as class III, 22.6% were class I and 20.8% were class II as the palatability variation. Moghan-Sabalan rangelands require strong conservation management policies in case of species loss and changing natural communities due to the occurrence of conversion into cropland, over-grazing and other anthropogenic effects.展开更多
One of the species candidates to rehabilitate arid rangelands of Morocco is Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (white Wormwood). Unfortunately, overgrazing is by far the most important factor causing the reduction of cover ...One of the species candidates to rehabilitate arid rangelands of Morocco is Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (white Wormwood). Unfortunately, overgrazing is by far the most important factor causing the reduction of cover and disappearance of this plant. In order to assess the effect of season and grazing on the recovery ofA. herba-alba Asso., plants of similar size were collected from Gourrama region and transplanted in the Experimental Station of Errachidia. These plants were submitted to different clipping heights (Cl = 8 cm, C2 = 15 cm, C3 = 25 cm) during two growing periods: autumn (stage of seed filling) and spring (before the starting of flowering). Mean results show highly significant (P 〈 0.01) differences between the three treatments during the two periods. The increase of the plant volume clipped influences the performances of production and regrowth, the study has shown that the cutting level C 1 affect negatively the Artemisia performances, in fact 60% of plants cut at this height have died after the second clipping against 25% for C2 and 4.2% for C3. The parameters of growth and modular dynamic of branches are also affected by the cutting height C 1. The phytomass produced after the first cutting results in highly significant differences (P 〈 0.0 l) between the three cutting heights. Finally, the study demonstrated that for better regrowth, the taller height C3 is the most convenient for white Wormwood during the two periods, but the cutting height C2 can also be adopted for the autumn period.展开更多
The oxidation heat of coal is the direct reason leading to coal spontaneous combustion. When coal is exposed in oxygen atmosphere, the physical adsorption and chemisorption happened, and then which resulting chemical ...The oxidation heat of coal is the direct reason leading to coal spontaneous combustion. When coal is exposed in oxygen atmosphere, the physical adsorption and chemisorption happened, and then which resulting chemical reaction followed heat between coal and oxygen. Owing to the complexity and uncertain of molecular structure of coal,it was only reduced that bridge bonds, side chains and O 2 containing functional groups in coal may be prone to oxidation in last year, but not to deeply investigate into the structures and the type of the active radicals. In this paper, according to the last achievements in coal structure research, the hypomethylether bond, hypoalkyl bond of α carbon atom with hydroxyl and α carbon atom with hypomethy side chain and hypomethyl bonds linking up two aromatic hydrocarbon in bridge bonds, and methoxy,aldehyde and alkyls of α carbon atom with hydroxy in side bonds are inferred to be free radical easily to lead to oxidize coal under the ambient temperature and pressure. The order from strong to weak of oxide activation of the seven surface active groups is aldehyde side chains, hypomethylether bonds, hypoalkyl bonds of α carbon atom with hydroxyl, hypoalkyl bonds of α carbon atom with hypomethyl, hypomethyl bonds linking up two aromatic hydrocarbon,methoxy, alkyls side chains of α carbon atom with hydroxyl. Because of the two unsaturated molecular tracks of O 2, unpaired electron clouds of the part of surface active groups of coal enter molecular tracks of O 2 to lead to chemisorb on the conjugate effect and induced effect of surface active groups, and then chemical reaction followed heat happens in them. On the basis of change of bond energy, weighted average method is adopted to count the reaction heat value of each mol CO,CO 2 and H 2O. The property of coal spontaneous combustion is different for the different number and oxidability of the active structure in the coal resulting in the different oxidation heat.展开更多
Andean grasslands ecosystems are fragile environments with rigorous climatologic conditions and low and variable food for the grazing. The Apolobamba area is located in the Bolivian Andean Mountains. Its high grasslan...Andean grasslands ecosystems are fragile environments with rigorous climatologic conditions and low and variable food for the grazing. The Apolobamba area is located in the Bolivian Andean Mountains. Its high grasslands provide a natural habitat for wild and domestic camelids such as vicuna(Vicugna vicugna) and alpaca(Lama pacos). The botanical diversity plays an essential role in maintaining vital ecosystem functions. The objectives of this research were to determine the seasonal changes in soil properties, to study the vegetation changes during the wet and dry seasons and the influence of soil properties and camelid densities on the vegetation in the Apolobamba grasslands. Four zones with different vicuna populations were selected to be studied. The following soil parameters were determined: total organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorous, cation exchange capacity, exchangeable cations, pH and texture. The vegetation season changes were studied through botanical identification, above-ground biomass, plant cover and species richness. Results showed that some soil properties such as C/N ratio, CEC, silt and clay percentages kept stable against the seasonal changes. Generally, soil nutrients were relatively higher during the dry season in the surface and subsurface. The results did not point out the predominant vegetation growth during the wet season. The seasonal vegetation growth depended on each species. Thegood soil fertility corresponded to the highest plant cover. Soil fertility presented no influence on the above-ground biomass of the collected species. The negative influence of camelid grazing on soil properties could not be assessed. However, overgrazing could affect some plant species. Therefore, protection is needed in order to preserve the biodiversity in the Andean mountain grasslands.展开更多
The measurement of surface stresses in surrounding rocks with the use of a relief method of annular hole-drilling was studied by numerical analysis. The stress relief process by hole-drilling was then simulated with t...The measurement of surface stresses in surrounding rocks with the use of a relief method of annular hole-drilling was studied by numerical analysis. The stress relief process by hole-drilling was then simulated with the use of finite element method. The influences of the borehole diameter(d), the initial stresses and the ratio of the initial principle stresses on the variations of the remained stress and the released stress in function of the relief depth(h) were discussed. The relation between the non-dimensional ratio of the released principle strains and that of the initial principle stresses, and the effect of the elastic modulus and the Poisson ratio of the rock mass on the stress relief curves were studied. The results show that the stress relief behavior formulated with the non-dimensional ratio of the released stress and the ratio of h/d is only sensitive to the ratio of the initial principle stresses and the Poisson ratio. The stresses are completely released when h equals 1.6d, and the tensile stresses take place on the bore core surface in the relief measurement process. Finally, a non-complete relief method of annular hole-drilling for measuring surface stress in surrounding rocks is proposed and the procedure is presented.展开更多
The kinetic behavior of an aggregation-annihilation system with two species groups is studied in this paper.We propose that an aggregation reaction occurs only between the same species and an irreversible joint annihi...The kinetic behavior of an aggregation-annihilation system with two species groups is studied in this paper.We propose that an aggregation reaction occurs only between the same species and an irreversible joint annihilation reaction occurs only between the two species belonging to distinct groups. Based on the mean-field theory, we investigate the rate equations of the process with constant reaction rates and obtain the asymptotic descriptions of the cluster-mass distributions for the symmetrical cases. We find that the cluster-mass distribution of each species obeys a standard scaling description in certain cases. Meanwhile, breakdown of the standard scaling description is also found for the distribution in some special cases and the cluster-mass distribution comes in a peculiar scaling regime. The evolutionbehaviour of the system depends crucially on the reaction rates and the ratio of initial concentrations between the two groups. Moreover, the species numbers of the two groups also play important roles in the properties of the cluster distributions.展开更多
In this paper, we first calculate the emission rate of the massive particles' de Sitter tunneling across the cosmological horizon of Schwarzschild-de Sitter black holes to the second order accuracy. Then, by assuming...In this paper, we first calculate the emission rate of the massive particles' de Sitter tunneling across the cosmological horizon of Schwarzschild-de Sitter black holes to the second order accuracy. Then, by assuming the emission process satisfies an underlying unitary theory, we have obtained the corrected entropy for cosmological horizon. Finally, a discussion about the de Sitter tunneling is presented.展开更多
Thermodynamically, electric storages can be generally characterized as a type of regenerative machines able to operate in a work and a power machine mode. A consideration of the concentration term of the Nernst equati...Thermodynamically, electric storages can be generally characterized as a type of regenerative machines able to operate in a work and a power machine mode. A consideration of the concentration term of the Nernst equation already shows a first principal difference between batch and flow processes, because the reaction coordinate depends on time for batch processes and on the flow coordinate for flow processes. Ionic substances may be stored within a volume surrounding the electrodes or on the surface of the electrodes itself. The volume concentrations of the reactants are thus a determining parameter of electrochemical storage beside voltage and the ratio of released electrons per reacting reference substance. Surface storage allows only batch processes while volume storage allows batch and flow processes. This characterization identifies the benefits of certain reactions regarding mass and volume related energy density in a simple way at a very early stage of development. It also allows a simple calculation of possible discharging times.展开更多
Air temperature and snow cover variability are sensitive indicators of climate change. This study was undertaken to forecast and quantify the potential streamflow response to climate change in the Jhelum River basin. ...Air temperature and snow cover variability are sensitive indicators of climate change. This study was undertaken to forecast and quantify the potential streamflow response to climate change in the Jhelum River basin. The implications of air temperature trends (+0.11℃decade) reported for the entire north-west Himalaya for past century and the regional warming (+0.7℃/decade) trends of three observatories analyzed between last two decades were used for future projection of snow cover depletion and stream flow. The streamflow was simulated and validated for the year 2007-2008 using snowmelt runoff model (SRM) based on in-situ temperature and precipitation with remotely sensed snow cover area. The simulation was repeated using higher values of temperature and modified snow cover depletion curves according to the assumed future climate. Early snow cover depletion was observed in the basin in response to warmer climate. The results show that with the increase in air temperature, streamfiow pattern of Jhelum will be severely affected. Significant redistribution of streamflow was observed in both the scenarios. Higher discharge was observed during spring-summer months due to early snowmelt contribution with water deficit during monsoon months. Discharge increased by 5%-40% during the months of March to May in 2030 and 2050. The magnitude of impact of air temperature is higher in the scenario-2 based on regional warming. The inferences pertaining to change in future streamflow pattern can facilitate long term decisions and planning concerning hydro-power potential, waterresource management and flood hazard mapping in the region.展开更多
Prediction of methane emissions at the stage of longwall planning constitutes the basis for the determination of the appropriate method and parameters of ventilation and selection of prevention means including the met...Prediction of methane emissions at the stage of longwall planning constitutes the basis for the determination of the appropriate method and parameters of ventilation and selection of prevention means including the methane drainage technol- ogy. The growth of methane saturation of coal seams with the extraction depth, with simultaneously increasing output concen- tration, contributes to the increase of the quantity of methane emitted into longwall areas. The subject matter of the article has been directed at the predicted quantity of methane emissions into planned longwalls with roof caving in the layer of seams adjacent to the roof of large thickness. The performed prognostic calculations of methane emissions into the longwall working were referred to two sources, i.e. methane liberated during coal mining by means of a cutter-loader and methane originating from the degasification of the floor layer destressed by the longwall conducted in the close-to-roof layer. The calculations of predictions allow to refer to the planned longwall, on account of the emitting methane, with possible and safe output quantity. Planning of extraction in the close-to-roof layer of a seam of large thickness with roof caving is especially important in con- ditions of increasing methane saturation with the depth of deposition and should be preceded by a prognostic analysis for de- termining the extraction possibilities of the planned longwall.展开更多
Recent results for side-on ignition of uncompressed proton-boron (HB 11) fusion that use the Chu-Bobin side-on ignition with petawatt-picosecond laser pulses is extended to the reaction of helium 3-helium 3 (He3)....Recent results for side-on ignition of uncompressed proton-boron (HB 11) fusion that use the Chu-Bobin side-on ignition with petawatt-picosecond laser pulses is extended to the reaction of helium 3-helium 3 (He3). The HBll reaction resulted in radioactivity is lower values than from burning coal per generated energy. This was based on the very rare experiments with extreme suppression ofpre-pulses in order to suppress relativistic self-focusing. Subsequently, acceleration of highly directed plasma blocks of modest temperature and ultra-high ion current densities above 10H Amps/cm2 were measured in agreement with earlier derived theory. This permits the conditions of the Chu-Bobin for side-on ignition of solid density fusion. Results for similar neutron lean He3 are reported. A detailed comparison with the usual spherical laser compression and ignition of fusion is given for clarifying the basic differences of the ignition process.展开更多
Experimental approach to investigation of NLCI (Non-local Consciousness Influence) effects is based on sensors of different design, and most of it based on transitional effects in gas-discharge plasma with several q...Experimental approach to investigation of NLCI (Non-local Consciousness Influence) effects is based on sensors of different design, and most of it based on transitional effects in gas-discharge plasma with several quasi-stable states is also presented. Computerized device for detecting NLCI is based on commercially available Gas Discharge Camera (www.ktispb.ru) and allows following time dynamics of several sensors in NLCI conditions. The typical sensors are: water, air, earth, and wood, this instrument was named "The 5th Element". Readings are taken continuously by special software every five or ten seconds in automatic mode. Sensitivity of the device was tested by detecting the influence of total sun eclipse in Siberia in 2008 and by detecting sunrise and sunset. Several experimental modalities have been developed: (1) directed NLCI of a person; (2) directed NLCI of a group of people; and (3) non-directed NLCI of a group of people. Experiments during many years demonstrated efficiency of the developed approach.展开更多
Grazing and over-grazing may drive changes in the diversity and functioning of below-ground meadow ecosystems. A field soil survey was conducted to compare microbial biomass carbon (Cmin) and soil fauna communities ...Grazing and over-grazing may drive changes in the diversity and functioning of below-ground meadow ecosystems. A field soil survey was conducted to compare microbial biomass carbon (Cmin) and soil fauna communities in the two main grassland management systems in subalpine regions of Yunnan Province, China: perennial grazing currently practiced due to increasing herd sizes and traditional seasonal grazing. A three-year exclosure experiment was then conducted to further compare the effects of different grazing practices, including treatments of no mowing, perennial grazing (NM + G), mowing followed by seasonal grazing (M + G), mowing and no grazing (M + NG), and no mowing or grazing (NM + NG). The comparative survey result revealed that Cmin and total density of soil fauna were significantly lower at a perennially grazed site than at a seasonally grazed site. The experiment results showed that in comparison to non-grazing treatments (M + NG and NM + NG), grazing (NM + G and M + G) reduced total fauna density (by 150 individuals m-2) and the number of taxonomic groups present (by 0.32 taxa m-2). Mowing decreased Cmin (by 0.31 mg g-l). Furthermore, the NM + G treatment (perennial grazing) had the lowest density of Collembola (16.24 individuals m-2), one of the two most common taxonomic groups, although other taxonomic groups responded differently to the treatments. Treatment effects on soil fauna were consistent with those on above-ground grasses, in which C:N ratios were greatly reduced by grazing, with this effect being the greatest for the NM + G treatment. In contrast, different grazing treatments had little effect on C:N ratio of soil. Furthermore, the traditional grazing method (mowing followed by seasonal grazing) may have less severe effects on some taxonomic groups than perennial grazing. Therefore, an appropriate management should aim to protect soil fauna and microbes in this area from over-grazing and against further degradation.展开更多
Compared with other energy storage devices, supercapacitors have superior qualities,including a long cycling life,fast charge/discharge processes,and a high safety rating.The practical use of supercapacitor devices is...Compared with other energy storage devices, supercapacitors have superior qualities,including a long cycling life,fast charge/discharge processes,and a high safety rating.The practical use of supercapacitor devices is hindered by their low energy density.Here,we briefly review the factors that influence the energy density of supercapacitors.Furthermore,possible pathways for enhancing the energy density via improving capacitance and working voltage are discussed. In particular,we offer our perspective on the most exciting developments regarding high-energy-density supercapacitors, with an emphasis on future trends.We conclude by discussing the various types of supercapacitors and highlight crucial tasks for achieving a high energy density.展开更多
Due to its high energy density,lithium-sulfur(Li-S)battery is considered as the most promising candidate for the energy storage systems,but its practical application is hindered by the dissolution of lithium polysulfi...Due to its high energy density,lithium-sulfur(Li-S)battery is considered as the most promising candidate for the energy storage systems,but its practical application is hindered by the dissolution of lithium polysulfides in the electrolyte.In this work,N-bromophthalimide(C8H4NO2Br,NBP),an aromatic molecule with carbophilic,sulfiphilic,lithiophilic,and solvophilic nature,is introduced into active graphene(AG)to fabricate the sulfur composite cathode.The carbophilic NBP is anchored readily on the AG surface viaπ−πstacking interaction.During discharging,the dissolved lithium polysulfide anion(LiS−n)is grafted into the sulfiphilic NBP spontaneously via SN2 substitution reaction to form C8H4NO2SnLi,which brings the dissolved LiS−n back to the AG surface in the composite cathode.Moreover,the lithiophilic and solvophilic nature of NBP improve the wettability of the porous composite cathode,and the electrolyte molecule is easily penetrated into the micro-mesopores of AG to facilitate the diffusion of the electrolyte.Thus,NBP,as a multi-functional compound in Li-S battery,can immobilize LiS−n and enhance the diffusion of the electrolyte.The above features of NBP endow the sulfur composite cathode with improved electrochemical performance in the cycling stability.展开更多
Starting from the formal solution to the Heisenberg equation, we revisit an universal model for a quantum open system with a harmonic oscillator linearly coupled to a boson bath. The analysis of the decay process for ...Starting from the formal solution to the Heisenberg equation, we revisit an universal model for a quantum open system with a harmonic oscillator linearly coupled to a boson bath. The analysis of the decay process for a Fock state and a coherent state demonstrate that this method is very useful in dealing with the problems in decay process of the open system. For finite temperatures, the calculations of the reduced density matrix and the mean excitation number for the open system show that an initiaJ coherent state will evolve into a temperature-dependant coherent state after tracing over the bath variables. Also in short-time limit, a temperature-dependant effective Hamiltonian for the open system characterizes the decay process of the open system.展开更多
基金supported by Special Fund for Agroscientific Research in the Public Interest(201203041)the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(41161084)International Science & Technology Cooperation Program of China(2011DFG93160,2011DFA20820)
文摘In many ecosystems ungulates have coexisted with grasslands over long periods of time. However, high densities of grazing animals may change the floristic and structural characteristics of vegetation, reduce biodiversity, and increase soil erosion, potentially triggering abrupt and rapid changes in ecosystem condition. Alternate stable state theory provides a framework for understanding this type of dynamic. In the Sanjiangyuan atop the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau (QTP), grassland degradation has been accompanied by irruptions of native burrowing animals, which has accentuated the loss of ground cover. Severely degraded areas of alpine meadows are referred to as 'Heitutan'. Here, using the framework of alternate stable state theory, we describe the proximate and ultimate drivers of the formation of Heitutan on the QTP, and we assess prospects for recovery, in relation to the degree of biophysical alteration, of these alpine meadows. Effective rehabilitation measures must address the underlying causes of degradation rather than their symptoms. Heitutan degradation is not uni-causal. Rather it reflects different mechanisms operating at different spatio-temporal scales across this vast region. Underlying causes include overly aggressive exploitation of the grasslands (e.g. overgrazing), amplification of grazing and erosion damage by small mammals when outbreaks occur, and/or climate change. Given marked variability in environmental conditions and stressors, restorative efforts must vary across the region. Restoration efforts are likely toyield greatest success if moderately and severely degraded areas are targeted as the first priority in management programmes, before these areas are transformed into extreme Heitutan.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 31100360, 31200378, 31000233)
文摘Steller chamaejasme L. (S. chamaejasme for short) is one of the most noxious unpalatable weeds in China, which has been frequently reported its negative interaction (i.e. competition and allelopathy) with other herbaceous species in grasslands. This study compared species diversity, biomass and sexual reproduction of herbaceous plants in meadows with S. chamaejasme and in open meadows without S. ehamaejasme in overgrazing meadows on the Tibetan Plateau in China to determine whether positive facilitation exist between S. chamaejasme and other herbaceous species under livestock's overgrazing. The results showed that there are more herbaceous species in meadows with S. chamaejasme than those in open meadows (35s and30s, respectively). Diversity index and above-ground biomass were also significantly higher in meadows with S. charnaejasme. There were 39% (11/28) of all species with sexual reproduction found in meadows with S. charnaejasme, which was 7 times more than those in open meadows. Our study showed that S. charnaejasme could provide biotic refuge for neighboring plants and preserve plant diversity from livestock's overgrazing in alpine meadows on the Tibetan Plateau. It also suggested that inter-specific facilitation between S. charnaejasme and other herbaceous species may play a key role in overgrazing alpine meadows.
基金supported by the Grant and Research Program of the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili
文摘This study provides a checklist of species distributed at the altitude gradient of MoghanSabalan rangelands in Ardabili province, Northwest Iran. We evaluated the changes in species composition, growth types of species, Raunkiaer's life forms, geographical distribution, threat and endemicity status, and palatability of species along two altitudinal gradients in the sampling plots, which were conducted in eleven sites/habitats with 300 meters above sea level(masl) altitude intervals(from 100 to 3300 masl). We assessed the plant species composition with special reference to the gradient analysis, and identified overall 396 species, which was comprising 44 families and 194 genera. Results showed that Asteraceae family is by far the most species-rich family, followed by Poaceae, Fabaceae, Caryophyllaceae and Brassicaceae. Among the genera, Astragalus is the most diverse genus, followed by Allium, Veronica and Bromus, Galium, Silene and Ranunculus. Results indicated that the number of species increased as the altitude increased to 1200-1500 masl, but then starts to decline to 3300 masl. Family-to-genera ratio was 1:4.4, the family-tospecies ratio was 1:9, and the genera-to-species ratio was 1:2.04. Growth type of species analysis shows that the frequency of perennial plants was higher in the study area followed by annual species while the lower group was biennial species. The number of annuals showed a decreasing trend towards higher altitude. Hemicryptophytes and therophytes were the most frequent life forms constituted each with(41.9%). Hemicryptophytes showed an increasing trend with altitude, while therophytes showed a decreasing trend with altitude increase, followed by geophytes, chamaephytes, and phanerophytes. Results showed more than half of the species of the study area belonged to Iran-Turanian region and these species showed an increasing trend with altitude. In contrast, Sahara-Sindian species comprise a minor component of the spectrum, with decreasing trend with altitude. The rare and endangered species out of the surveyed taxonomic groups comprised 53 species in total which 29 of them are considered lower risk(LR), 13 data deficient(DD), 5 vulnerable(Vu) and with 3 rare(R) and identified endemic plants comprised 24 species. Some 56.6% species were identified as class III, 22.6% were class I and 20.8% were class II as the palatability variation. Moghan-Sabalan rangelands require strong conservation management policies in case of species loss and changing natural communities due to the occurrence of conversion into cropland, over-grazing and other anthropogenic effects.
文摘One of the species candidates to rehabilitate arid rangelands of Morocco is Artemisia herba-alba Asso. (white Wormwood). Unfortunately, overgrazing is by far the most important factor causing the reduction of cover and disappearance of this plant. In order to assess the effect of season and grazing on the recovery ofA. herba-alba Asso., plants of similar size were collected from Gourrama region and transplanted in the Experimental Station of Errachidia. These plants were submitted to different clipping heights (Cl = 8 cm, C2 = 15 cm, C3 = 25 cm) during two growing periods: autumn (stage of seed filling) and spring (before the starting of flowering). Mean results show highly significant (P 〈 0.01) differences between the three treatments during the two periods. The increase of the plant volume clipped influences the performances of production and regrowth, the study has shown that the cutting level C 1 affect negatively the Artemisia performances, in fact 60% of plants cut at this height have died after the second clipping against 25% for C2 and 4.2% for C3. The parameters of growth and modular dynamic of branches are also affected by the cutting height C 1. The phytomass produced after the first cutting results in highly significant differences (P 〈 0.0 l) between the three cutting heights. Finally, the study demonstrated that for better regrowth, the taller height C3 is the most convenient for white Wormwood during the two periods, but the cutting height C2 can also be adopted for the autumn period.
文摘The oxidation heat of coal is the direct reason leading to coal spontaneous combustion. When coal is exposed in oxygen atmosphere, the physical adsorption and chemisorption happened, and then which resulting chemical reaction followed heat between coal and oxygen. Owing to the complexity and uncertain of molecular structure of coal,it was only reduced that bridge bonds, side chains and O 2 containing functional groups in coal may be prone to oxidation in last year, but not to deeply investigate into the structures and the type of the active radicals. In this paper, according to the last achievements in coal structure research, the hypomethylether bond, hypoalkyl bond of α carbon atom with hydroxyl and α carbon atom with hypomethy side chain and hypomethyl bonds linking up two aromatic hydrocarbon in bridge bonds, and methoxy,aldehyde and alkyls of α carbon atom with hydroxy in side bonds are inferred to be free radical easily to lead to oxidize coal under the ambient temperature and pressure. The order from strong to weak of oxide activation of the seven surface active groups is aldehyde side chains, hypomethylether bonds, hypoalkyl bonds of α carbon atom with hydroxyl, hypoalkyl bonds of α carbon atom with hypomethyl, hypomethyl bonds linking up two aromatic hydrocarbon,methoxy, alkyls side chains of α carbon atom with hydroxyl. Because of the two unsaturated molecular tracks of O 2, unpaired electron clouds of the part of surface active groups of coal enter molecular tracks of O 2 to lead to chemisorb on the conjugate effect and induced effect of surface active groups, and then chemical reaction followed heat happens in them. On the basis of change of bond energy, weighted average method is adopted to count the reaction heat value of each mol CO,CO 2 and H 2O. The property of coal spontaneous combustion is different for the different number and oxidability of the active structure in the coal resulting in the different oxidation heat.
基金the Spanish Agency of Cooperation and Development (AECID)
文摘Andean grasslands ecosystems are fragile environments with rigorous climatologic conditions and low and variable food for the grazing. The Apolobamba area is located in the Bolivian Andean Mountains. Its high grasslands provide a natural habitat for wild and domestic camelids such as vicuna(Vicugna vicugna) and alpaca(Lama pacos). The botanical diversity plays an essential role in maintaining vital ecosystem functions. The objectives of this research were to determine the seasonal changes in soil properties, to study the vegetation changes during the wet and dry seasons and the influence of soil properties and camelid densities on the vegetation in the Apolobamba grasslands. Four zones with different vicuna populations were selected to be studied. The following soil parameters were determined: total organic carbon, total nitrogen, available phosphorous, cation exchange capacity, exchangeable cations, pH and texture. The vegetation season changes were studied through botanical identification, above-ground biomass, plant cover and species richness. Results showed that some soil properties such as C/N ratio, CEC, silt and clay percentages kept stable against the seasonal changes. Generally, soil nutrients were relatively higher during the dry season in the surface and subsurface. The results did not point out the predominant vegetation growth during the wet season. The seasonal vegetation growth depended on each species. Thegood soil fertility corresponded to the highest plant cover. Soil fertility presented no influence on the above-ground biomass of the collected species. The negative influence of camelid grazing on soil properties could not be assessed. However, overgrazing could affect some plant species. Therefore, protection is needed in order to preserve the biodiversity in the Andean mountain grasslands.
基金Projects(2013BAB02B01,2013BAB02B03)supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of ChinaProject(N120801002)supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of ChinaProject(N20130042110010)supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education,China
文摘The measurement of surface stresses in surrounding rocks with the use of a relief method of annular hole-drilling was studied by numerical analysis. The stress relief process by hole-drilling was then simulated with the use of finite element method. The influences of the borehole diameter(d), the initial stresses and the ratio of the initial principle stresses on the variations of the remained stress and the released stress in function of the relief depth(h) were discussed. The relation between the non-dimensional ratio of the released principle strains and that of the initial principle stresses, and the effect of the elastic modulus and the Poisson ratio of the rock mass on the stress relief curves were studied. The results show that the stress relief behavior formulated with the non-dimensional ratio of the released stress and the ratio of h/d is only sensitive to the ratio of the initial principle stresses and the Poisson ratio. The stresses are completely released when h equals 1.6d, and the tensile stresses take place on the bore core surface in the relief measurement process. Finally, a non-complete relief method of annular hole-drilling for measuring surface stress in surrounding rocks is proposed and the procedure is presented.
文摘The kinetic behavior of an aggregation-annihilation system with two species groups is studied in this paper.We propose that an aggregation reaction occurs only between the same species and an irreversible joint annihilation reaction occurs only between the two species belonging to distinct groups. Based on the mean-field theory, we investigate the rate equations of the process with constant reaction rates and obtain the asymptotic descriptions of the cluster-mass distributions for the symmetrical cases. We find that the cluster-mass distribution of each species obeys a standard scaling description in certain cases. Meanwhile, breakdown of the standard scaling description is also found for the distribution in some special cases and the cluster-mass distribution comes in a peculiar scaling regime. The evolutionbehaviour of the system depends crucially on the reaction rates and the ratio of initial concentrations between the two groups. Moreover, the species numbers of the two groups also play important roles in the properties of the cluster distributions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.10873003 and 10633010the 973 Program (2007CB815405)+1 种基金the Bureau of Education of Guangzhou Municipality(No.11 Sui-Jiao-Ke(2009))GDUPS(2009)
文摘In this paper, we first calculate the emission rate of the massive particles' de Sitter tunneling across the cosmological horizon of Schwarzschild-de Sitter black holes to the second order accuracy. Then, by assuming the emission process satisfies an underlying unitary theory, we have obtained the corrected entropy for cosmological horizon. Finally, a discussion about the de Sitter tunneling is presented.
文摘Thermodynamically, electric storages can be generally characterized as a type of regenerative machines able to operate in a work and a power machine mode. A consideration of the concentration term of the Nernst equation already shows a first principal difference between batch and flow processes, because the reaction coordinate depends on time for batch processes and on the flow coordinate for flow processes. Ionic substances may be stored within a volume surrounding the electrodes or on the surface of the electrodes itself. The volume concentrations of the reactants are thus a determining parameter of electrochemical storage beside voltage and the ratio of released electrons per reacting reference substance. Surface storage allows only batch processes while volume storage allows batch and flow processes. This characterization identifies the benefits of certain reactions regarding mass and volume related energy density in a simple way at a very early stage of development. It also allows a simple calculation of possible discharging times.
文摘Air temperature and snow cover variability are sensitive indicators of climate change. This study was undertaken to forecast and quantify the potential streamflow response to climate change in the Jhelum River basin. The implications of air temperature trends (+0.11℃decade) reported for the entire north-west Himalaya for past century and the regional warming (+0.7℃/decade) trends of three observatories analyzed between last two decades were used for future projection of snow cover depletion and stream flow. The streamflow was simulated and validated for the year 2007-2008 using snowmelt runoff model (SRM) based on in-situ temperature and precipitation with remotely sensed snow cover area. The simulation was repeated using higher values of temperature and modified snow cover depletion curves according to the assumed future climate. Early snow cover depletion was observed in the basin in response to warmer climate. The results show that with the increase in air temperature, streamfiow pattern of Jhelum will be severely affected. Significant redistribution of streamflow was observed in both the scenarios. Higher discharge was observed during spring-summer months due to early snowmelt contribution with water deficit during monsoon months. Discharge increased by 5%-40% during the months of March to May in 2030 and 2050. The magnitude of impact of air temperature is higher in the scenario-2 based on regional warming. The inferences pertaining to change in future streamflow pattern can facilitate long term decisions and planning concerning hydro-power potential, waterresource management and flood hazard mapping in the region.
文摘Prediction of methane emissions at the stage of longwall planning constitutes the basis for the determination of the appropriate method and parameters of ventilation and selection of prevention means including the methane drainage technol- ogy. The growth of methane saturation of coal seams with the extraction depth, with simultaneously increasing output concen- tration, contributes to the increase of the quantity of methane emitted into longwall areas. The subject matter of the article has been directed at the predicted quantity of methane emissions into planned longwalls with roof caving in the layer of seams adjacent to the roof of large thickness. The performed prognostic calculations of methane emissions into the longwall working were referred to two sources, i.e. methane liberated during coal mining by means of a cutter-loader and methane originating from the degasification of the floor layer destressed by the longwall conducted in the close-to-roof layer. The calculations of predictions allow to refer to the planned longwall, on account of the emitting methane, with possible and safe output quantity. Planning of extraction in the close-to-roof layer of a seam of large thickness with roof caving is especially important in con- ditions of increasing methane saturation with the depth of deposition and should be preceded by a prognostic analysis for de- termining the extraction possibilities of the planned longwall.
文摘Recent results for side-on ignition of uncompressed proton-boron (HB 11) fusion that use the Chu-Bobin side-on ignition with petawatt-picosecond laser pulses is extended to the reaction of helium 3-helium 3 (He3). The HBll reaction resulted in radioactivity is lower values than from burning coal per generated energy. This was based on the very rare experiments with extreme suppression ofpre-pulses in order to suppress relativistic self-focusing. Subsequently, acceleration of highly directed plasma blocks of modest temperature and ultra-high ion current densities above 10H Amps/cm2 were measured in agreement with earlier derived theory. This permits the conditions of the Chu-Bobin for side-on ignition of solid density fusion. Results for similar neutron lean He3 are reported. A detailed comparison with the usual spherical laser compression and ignition of fusion is given for clarifying the basic differences of the ignition process.
文摘Experimental approach to investigation of NLCI (Non-local Consciousness Influence) effects is based on sensors of different design, and most of it based on transitional effects in gas-discharge plasma with several quasi-stable states is also presented. Computerized device for detecting NLCI is based on commercially available Gas Discharge Camera (www.ktispb.ru) and allows following time dynamics of several sensors in NLCI conditions. The typical sensors are: water, air, earth, and wood, this instrument was named "The 5th Element". Readings are taken continuously by special software every five or ten seconds in automatic mode. Sensitivity of the device was tested by detecting the influence of total sun eclipse in Siberia in 2008 and by detecting sunrise and sunset. Several experimental modalities have been developed: (1) directed NLCI of a person; (2) directed NLCI of a group of people; and (3) non-directed NLCI of a group of people. Experiments during many years demonstrated efficiency of the developed approach.
基金supported by the Biogeochemistry Laboratory of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 40671103 and 41271278)the Innovative Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences- “The Effects of Different Land Use on Biodiversity in Northwest of Yunnan, China” (No. KSCX2-SW-123-5)
文摘Grazing and over-grazing may drive changes in the diversity and functioning of below-ground meadow ecosystems. A field soil survey was conducted to compare microbial biomass carbon (Cmin) and soil fauna communities in the two main grassland management systems in subalpine regions of Yunnan Province, China: perennial grazing currently practiced due to increasing herd sizes and traditional seasonal grazing. A three-year exclosure experiment was then conducted to further compare the effects of different grazing practices, including treatments of no mowing, perennial grazing (NM + G), mowing followed by seasonal grazing (M + G), mowing and no grazing (M + NG), and no mowing or grazing (NM + NG). The comparative survey result revealed that Cmin and total density of soil fauna were significantly lower at a perennially grazed site than at a seasonally grazed site. The experiment results showed that in comparison to non-grazing treatments (M + NG and NM + NG), grazing (NM + G and M + G) reduced total fauna density (by 150 individuals m-2) and the number of taxonomic groups present (by 0.32 taxa m-2). Mowing decreased Cmin (by 0.31 mg g-l). Furthermore, the NM + G treatment (perennial grazing) had the lowest density of Collembola (16.24 individuals m-2), one of the two most common taxonomic groups, although other taxonomic groups responded differently to the treatments. Treatment effects on soil fauna were consistent with those on above-ground grasses, in which C:N ratios were greatly reduced by grazing, with this effect being the greatest for the NM + G treatment. In contrast, different grazing treatments had little effect on C:N ratio of soil. Furthermore, the traditional grazing method (mowing followed by seasonal grazing) may have less severe effects on some taxonomic groups than perennial grazing. Therefore, an appropriate management should aim to protect soil fauna and microbes in this area from over-grazing and against further degradation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21371023)
文摘Compared with other energy storage devices, supercapacitors have superior qualities,including a long cycling life,fast charge/discharge processes,and a high safety rating.The practical use of supercapacitor devices is hindered by their low energy density.Here,we briefly review the factors that influence the energy density of supercapacitors.Furthermore,possible pathways for enhancing the energy density via improving capacitance and working voltage are discussed. In particular,we offer our perspective on the most exciting developments regarding high-energy-density supercapacitors, with an emphasis on future trends.We conclude by discussing the various types of supercapacitors and highlight crucial tasks for achieving a high energy density.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21573112, 21935006, 21421001 and 21373118)
文摘Due to its high energy density,lithium-sulfur(Li-S)battery is considered as the most promising candidate for the energy storage systems,but its practical application is hindered by the dissolution of lithium polysulfides in the electrolyte.In this work,N-bromophthalimide(C8H4NO2Br,NBP),an aromatic molecule with carbophilic,sulfiphilic,lithiophilic,and solvophilic nature,is introduced into active graphene(AG)to fabricate the sulfur composite cathode.The carbophilic NBP is anchored readily on the AG surface viaπ−πstacking interaction.During discharging,the dissolved lithium polysulfide anion(LiS−n)is grafted into the sulfiphilic NBP spontaneously via SN2 substitution reaction to form C8H4NO2SnLi,which brings the dissolved LiS−n back to the AG surface in the composite cathode.Moreover,the lithiophilic and solvophilic nature of NBP improve the wettability of the porous composite cathode,and the electrolyte molecule is easily penetrated into the micro-mesopores of AG to facilitate the diffusion of the electrolyte.Thus,NBP,as a multi-functional compound in Li-S battery,can immobilize LiS−n and enhance the diffusion of the electrolyte.The above features of NBP endow the sulfur composite cathode with improved electrochemical performance in the cycling stability.
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文摘Starting from the formal solution to the Heisenberg equation, we revisit an universal model for a quantum open system with a harmonic oscillator linearly coupled to a boson bath. The analysis of the decay process for a Fock state and a coherent state demonstrate that this method is very useful in dealing with the problems in decay process of the open system. For finite temperatures, the calculations of the reduced density matrix and the mean excitation number for the open system show that an initiaJ coherent state will evolve into a temperature-dependant coherent state after tracing over the bath variables. Also in short-time limit, a temperature-dependant effective Hamiltonian for the open system characterizes the decay process of the open system.