Cell cycle involves the sequential and reiterative progression of important events leading to
cell division. Progression through a specific phase of the cell cycle is under the control of …

Grasslands represent an important ecosystem type as they provide numerous ecosystem
services. Field studies have shown that temperate grasslands with high diversity can be …

Studies evaluating the complexity of models, which are suitable to simulate grass growth at
regional scales in intensive grassland production systems are scarce. Therefore, two …

Differences within species (Intraspecific trait variation-ITV) contribute substantially to overall
trait variability and environmental harshness can reduce among-species variation. While …

Introduction Increasing intraspecific genetic variation (IV) has been identified as a potential
factor to improve productivity and stabilise botanical composition in plant communities. In …

Large-scale assessments of agricultural productivity necessitate integrated simulations of
cropland and grassland ecosystems within their spatiotemporal context. However …

The functional diversity of local plant communities is considered to be an important driver of
ecosystem resistance and resilience. Various landscape characteristics can influence local …

Elevating plant diversity and functional group composition amount in the swards may
contribute to lower N fertiliser use. The excessive use of fertilisers in agriculture is one of the …

For terrestrial plant communities, the increase in frequency and intensity of drought events is
considered as one of the most severe consequences of climate change. While single …

Stipa grandis steppe as one of the main community types of temperate grasslands in
Northern China plays important roles in livestock production and ecological security. Current …