Worldwide, the invasiveness of Opuntia spp. and its impact on various ecosystem services
has been recognised especially in semi-arid areas where rainfall is erratic. The semi-arid …

Since phytoecological and biodiversity studies deepen our understanding on ecosystem
functioning and habitat health status of rangelands, this study analyzed the composition and …

Grazing exclusion has been proved to be an effective approach for naturally restoring
degraded rangelands. Still, the effect of this management practice on plant community …

Arid steppe rangelands in North Africa are highly significant ecosystems that are
exceedingly sensitive to global warming and are also influenced by severe grazing and …

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Miller) is a xerophytic cactus species widely
cultivated in arid and semiarid regions worldwide and used in rehabilitation programs of …

This study assessed the impact of prickly pear plantations (PPPs) on soil characteristics and
plant diversity in arid and semi-arid steppes of northeastern Algeria. The symbiosis of …

Shrubs play a pivotal role in reversing desertification and in promoting ecological
rehabilitation in severe environments. However, how the interactions between shrubs and …

Selecting the appropriate vegetation index for accurate biomass estimation is a prerequisite
before and during the ecosystem management project. This study, aims to compare …

Aims: Facilitation among plant species occurs when the presence of one species, the so-
called nurse, alters the environment in a way that enhances the growth, survival or …

Nurse plant effects occur when benefactor perennials facilitate beneficiary plants below their
canopies. Two poorly understood aspects of nurse plant ecology include whether facilitation …