Karst ecosystems in southern China are species-rich and have high levels of endemism, yet little is known regarding the evolutionary processes responsible for the origin and diversification of karst biodiversity. Dr. Hanghui Kong et al. from the Plant Genetic Resources and Evolution Lab, Sou...

　　As a basal angiosperm family, Magnoliaceae is extraordinary important for studying the evolution of flowering plants from phylogenetic and geographical perspectives. However, the ecophysiological adaptation underlying their divergent evolution and geographical pattern is unclear.
　　During ...

　　Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) is recalcitrant glycoprotein, which is known as an important microbial by-product and crucial for preserving or accumulating soil organic carbon (SOC). However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood.
　　Ph.D. student Jing Zhang with her super...

　　Satellite-based drought indices have been proved to be effective and convenient in detecting drought conditions at regional and global scales. However, most current drought indices are based on the visible/near infrared/thermal remote sensing,which might be influenced greatly by cloud, atmos...

　　Global precipitation patterns, including the amount, intensity, and timing of rainfall, have been changing in almost all regions of the world over the last decades. The subtropical forests in southern China are the largest C sink of the region , and they are projected to experience a decreas...