Divergent non-structural carbohydrate allocation strategies in desert shrubs under coal mining-induced environmental gradients in Xinjiang, Northwestern China

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• Plants exhibit distinct non-structural carbohydrate allocation strategies based on environmental conditions, indicating adaptive behaviors.
• Significant differences in carbohydrate levels were observed, suggesting these shrubs utilize resources differently under stress.
• The analysis focuses on desert shrubs impacted by coal mining, utilizing environmental data to understand plant responses.
• Findings highlight the need for further studies on ecological recovery in coal mining areas and its effects on shrub health.