Soil water use and balance characteristics in mature forest land profile ofCaragana korshinskiiin Semiarid Loess Area

Abstract

Compared with sparse native grassland (CK) , soil water content and exchange range, as well as balance characteristics were investigated in the soil depth of 0-210 cm with 20 cm interval in mature Caragana korshinskii shrublands located in different topographic locations in a typical semi鄄arid loess watershed during growing seasons in 2009-2011. Soil water content ranged from high to low as CK, north, east and south slope in the depth of 30-130 cm, while as upper and middle position of south slope, CK, north and east slope in the depth of 150-210 cm, as well as upper, middle

Maximizing the value of Korshinsk peashrub branches by the integration of Pleurotus tuoliensis cultivation and anaerobic digestion of spent mushroom substrate

“…), a drought-tolerant perennial mesquite shrub, is widely distributed in northeastern, northwestern, and northern parts of China [1][2][3]. The adaptability and survival rate of Korshinsk Peashrub are quite high and its strong resistance to coldness, drought, and barren lands have led to the widespread planting of this shrub in the loess plateau and desert region, to control soil erosion and restore vegetation [4,5]. The ability of Korshinsk peashrub to branch and regenerate is extremely strong, and its branches must be chopped every four to five years.…”