Xuhui Tang

Patterns and drivers of leaf carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus stoichiometry in the desert steppe of the Ili River Basin

Introduction Leaf carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) stoichiometry serves as a critical indicator of plant nutrient utilization strategies, underpinning grassland management and maintaining ecosystem stability in desert steppes. However, the spatiotemporal variations and multi factor driving mechanisms of lea...