Ecological effect of the riparian ecosystem in the lower reaches of the Tarim River in northwest China

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208462
• Publication Date: 2019-01-10T18:45:27Z
• Authors: Zulpiya Mamat; Umut Halik; Tayierjiang Aishan; Ayinuer Aini
• Keywords: Windbreak; Tamarix; Erosion Control; Populus euphratica; Functional ecology

The riparian vegetation in the lower reaches of Tarim River is an irreplaceable natural resource for its ecosystem, and also a guarantee transportation safety this area. Here, we analyzed different plant influences on soil erosion evaluate main ecosystem service functions served by to study Results showed that total amount sand-fixation area was 4.14×1013 t Tamarix chinensis had greater influence wind speed sediment transport than Populus euphratica, can be used as suitable measures provide scientific basis optimization matching reasonable allocation scheme ecological construction arid areas. value calculated $11.03×1011. Of functions, primarily sand fixation. show that, research identical, shelterbelt plays important role promotion control measures. Finally, our findings highlights need further how function windbreak