Abstract:American drylands account for circa 20% of the global drylands and form a critical part of the global ecosystems. This study comprehensively assessed the ecology and socio-economic status of American drylands by analyzing original and published data. The research findings reveal that North and South American drylands have more differences than commonness. In terms of commonness, both North and South American drylands have higher productivity and soil fertility than other drylands of the globe. Under this high … Show more
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