The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum)
Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) is a pioneer species of annual plant found on mobile dunes in arid and semi-arid areas of China. Its establishment within the community could play a crucial role in the restoration of vegetation in desert environments because the ecological characteristics of sand...
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| description | Sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) is a pioneer species of annual plant found on mobile dunes in arid and semi-arid areas of China. Its establishment within the community could play a crucial role in the restoration of vegetation in desert environments because the ecological characteristics of sand rice make it well-suited to cope with desertification. Sand rice germinates rapidly when there is sufficient precipitation, and sand burial is beneficial for its germination. After germination, the root system rapidly extends downwards. It has short life cycles, completing the life span in 90 days at drought years. Additionally, sand rice has aerial and soil seed banks, which are suitable for arid ecosystems. Its seeds have high nutrient value of high protein quality and low carbohydrates. These ecological characteristics make sand rice a potentially environmentally friendly crop for addressing future climate change and maintaining food security, especially in desert areas. However it is unknown how ecological advantages affect the de novo domestication of sand rice. In this article, we summarize its ecological characteristics and determine optimal growth conditions for domestication and more applications in future. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c71ba5a823204b6eadbe41d5d000ce632024-11-29T15:05:15ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592024-11-0112e1832010.7717/peerj.18320The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum)Cuiyun Chen0Xiaoan Zuo1Xin Zhao2Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Urat Desert-grassland Research Station, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Urat Desert-grassland Research Station, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, ChinaKey Laboratory of Stress Physiology and Ecology in Cold and Arid Region of Gansu Province, Lanzhou, ChinaSand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) is a pioneer species of annual plant found on mobile dunes in arid and semi-arid areas of China. Its establishment within the community could play a crucial role in the restoration of vegetation in desert environments because the ecological characteristics of sand rice make it well-suited to cope with desertification. Sand rice germinates rapidly when there is sufficient precipitation, and sand burial is beneficial for its germination. After germination, the root system rapidly extends downwards. It has short life cycles, completing the life span in 90 days at drought years. Additionally, sand rice has aerial and soil seed banks, which are suitable for arid ecosystems. Its seeds have high nutrient value of high protein quality and low carbohydrates. These ecological characteristics make sand rice a potentially environmentally friendly crop for addressing future climate change and maintaining food security, especially in desert areas. However it is unknown how ecological advantages affect the de novo domestication of sand rice. In this article, we summarize its ecological characteristics and determine optimal growth conditions for domestication and more applications in future.https://peerj.com/articles/18320.pdfSand ricePioneer speciesSeed bankSeed germinationDomestication |
| spellingShingle | Cuiyun Chen Xiaoan Zuo Xin Zhao The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) PeerJ Sand rice Pioneer species Seed bank Seed germination Domestication |
| title | The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) |
| title_full | The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) |
| title_fullStr | The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) |
| title_full_unstemmed | The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) |
| title_short | The effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice (Agriophyllum squarrosum) |
| title_sort | effect of ecological characteristics on the domestication of sand rice agriophyllum squarrosum |
| topic | Sand rice Pioneer species Seed bank Seed germination Domestication |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/18320.pdf |
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