Floristic studies are fundamental for the applied sciences such as rangeland management and conservation. Unique ecological and climatic conditions in the Northern Khorasan Province (NKP) make it a remarkable habitat for the floristic studies. Plant species were collected from 50 field sites, representing major habitats of winter and rural rangelands. Surveys were conducted during active […]
In arid and semi-arid ecosystems, shrubs may act as fertility islands but their effect may vary depending on their morphology and ecological impacts. This research was aimed to study effect of three shrubs Scariola orientalis, Astragalus heratensis, and Rosa persica on soil properties and on the microclimate conditions (temperature, luminance, and soil moisture) of their […]
Rangeland ploughing and cultivation using dry land farming crops may be a major reason for the destruction of natural resources in the semiarid and sub-humid regions which may significantly change the composition and reduce the stability of the affected communities. In present research, an abandoned ploughed site was compared with a nearby reference site in […]
