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July 29, 2026Land Degradation and Development

Contributions of Vegetation Restoration to Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration in Deserts of China: A Meta‐Analysis

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BLBenmo LiDWDong WangYXYujie Xue

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Meta-analysis shows vegetation restoration increases soil organic carbon in deserts, indicating regulatory factors.

Key Points

  • This research aims to quantify the effects of vegetation restoration on soil organic carbon (SOC) in Chinese deserts.
  • Conducted a meta-analysis of 332 paired observations from 32 publications.
  • Examined the impact of restoration characteristics and edaphic-climatic conditions.
  • Used random forest modeling and structural equation modeling for analysis.
  • Vegetation restoration significantly increased SOC with varied responses based on restoration methods and durations.
  • SOC responses were strongest in tree-planted areas, then shrub-planted, herb-sown, and enclosed areas.
  • Soil sand fraction and mean annual precipitation were identified as major drivers of SOC responses.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2bcc8da07d9defa6988https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.70820
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