ArticleFrontiers in plant science2026
Patterns and drivers of leaf carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus stoichiometry in the desert steppe of the Ili River Basin.
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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 leaf stoichiometry in arid desert steppes remain insufficiently explored, leaving regional adaptive mechanisms poorly understood. Methods: Here, we investigated the leaf C, N, and P stoichiometric traits of desert steppe vegetation in the Ili River Basin across May, July, and September and evaluated their spatiotemporal patterns along with their responses to hydrothermal, edaphic, and topographic factors. Results: The results showed that the mean concentrations of leaf C, N, and P were 420.93 ± 81.59 g•kg Discussion: This study deepens our understanding of leaf stoichiometry in the desert steppe and serves as a reference for nutrient regulation and ecological conservation in fragile arid grasslands.
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