Track 01-6: Ecology of Grasslands/Rangelands

The XXI International Grassland Congress / VIII International Rangeland Congress took place in Hohhot, China from June 29 through July 5, 2008.
Edited by Organizing Committee of 2008 IGC/IRC Conference
Published by Guangdong People's Publishing House

XXI International Grassland Congress/
VIII International Rangeland Congress:
Ecology of Grasslands/Rangelands

Comparison of the Production Performance between Two Populations of Lespedeza davurica

Xi Ying, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Xiang Zhao, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Kuanhu Dong, Shanxi Agricultural University, China

The Effect Factors on Regeneration System of Tissue Culture Using Mature Embryo of Wheatgrass

Chunbo Xu, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, China
Fugui Mi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Yong W., Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Xingyou Li, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, China

Ecological Genetic Study on Flowering Phenology in Red Clover

Y. Aoyagi, Hokkaido University, Japan
T. Hirata, Hokkaido University, Japan
T. Yamada, Hokkaido University, Japan

Allelic Share among Two Taxonomically Related Elymus Species, Hexaploidy E. nutans Griseb and Tetraploid E. burchan‐buddae (Nevski) Tzvelev

Xuebing Yan, Henan Agricultural University, China
Chengzhang Wang, Henan Agricultural University, China
Yuxia Guo, Henan Agriculture University, China
Yibao Jiang, Henan Agriculture University, China
Defeng Li, Henan Agricultural University, China

Root Colonization by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Plants of Lhalu Wetland

Jingping Gai, China Agricultural University, China
Yan Dai, China Agricultural University, China
Guizhen Li, China Agricultural University, China
He Zhou, China Agricultural University, China
Xianglin Li, China Agricultural University, China
Yunwei Zhang, China Agricultural University, China
Fuyu Yang, China Agricultural University, China

Studies on Geographic Distribution of Wild Poa pratensis Population and Its Community Type in Yangtze, Yellow and Lancang River Source Region

Shihai Yang, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
Y. S. Ma, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
Q. M. Dong, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
J. J. Shi, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
Y. L. Wang, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
L. Sheng, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China
X. D. Sun, Qinghai Academy of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, China

The Effect of Growth Age on Alfalfa's Aboveground Biomass

Y. G. Yang, Northwest Sci‐Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry, China
Q. Wang, Northwest Sci‐Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry, China
J. M. Cheng, Northwest Sci‐Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry, China
J. H. Gao, Northwest Sci‐Tech University of Agriculture and Forestry, China

Storage and Output of Bud Banks on Rhizomes of Different Age Classes of Reed Population in the Dryland Habitat in Alkalinized Meadow in the Songnen Plains of China

Yunfei Yang, Northeast Normal University, China
Baotian Zhang, Northeast Normal University, China

Changes of CAP of Creeping Bentgrass as Affected by Light Intensity during Summer Stress

Zhiming Yang, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Zhihua Li, Nanjing Agricultural University, China

Influence of Different Sampling Strategies on the Relationship of Biodiversity and Grassland Primary Production

Liang Zhao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Huimin Yang, Lanzhou University, China
Zhongling Liu, University of Inner Mongolia, China
Honglang Xiao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Response of Dominant Species Population Importance Value to Different Grazing Systems in Stipa Breviflora Steppe

Ruirui Yan, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China
Zhijun Wei, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China
Jing Yang, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China
Wenbing Chu, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China

Clonal Morphology of Artemisia frigida in the Grassland with Different Degradation

S. Y. Ye, China Agricultural University, China
S. Pan, China Agricultural University, China
J. B. Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Kun Wang, China Agricultural University, China

Dynamics Change of Water‐Soluble Carbohydrate Contents in Roots System during Greening Stage of Leymus chinensis Populations in Saline‐Alkaline Soil on the Songnen Plains of China

Y. S. Ye, China Agricultural University, China
S. Pan, China Agricultural University, China
J. B. Wang, China Agricultural University, China
Kun Wang, China Agricultural University, China

The Study on the Inflorescence Differentiation of Bromus ciliatus L. cv. Xilinguole

G. You, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
F. Shi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
L. Wang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Grassland Resource in Hebei Province of China

Hailiang Yu, Grassland Management Station of Hebei Province, China
Minyun Xu, Hebei Agricultural University, China
Lianshu Li, Grassland Management Station of Hebei Province, China
Yunqi Li, Hebei Agricultural University, China
Jiaxiang Li, Grassland Management Station of Hebei Province, China
Jinshan Gen, Grassland Management Station of Fengning County, China
Haiyan Yang, Agriculture and Husbandry Bureau of Chicheng County, China

Comparison on Water‐Stress Tolerance of Three Alfalfa Varieties

Jinmei Zhao, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
He Zhou, China Agricultural University, China
Qizhong Sun, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Technique of Plant Regeneration from Immature Inflorescence of Pennisetum Purpureum in Vitro

Xiaoxian Zhong, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Jianming She, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Hongru Gu, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China
Jianli Zhang, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China

Influence of Stress on Physiological‐Biochemical Characteristics of Three Atriplex L. Plants

Dandan Zhou, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Shengrong Hu, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Yong Gao, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Quantitative Classification of Subalpine Grassland under Degenerate Succession in Northwest Sichuan

Jiafu Zhou, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Youmin Gan, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Zhidan Li, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Qin Wang, Sichuan Agricultural University, China
Ping Cheng, Sichuan Agricultural University, China

Effect of Nitrogen Application on Forage Yield in Alpine Rangeland

Q. P. Zhou, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China
K. J. De, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China
C. T. Xu, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China
Y. J. Ji, Qinghai Academy of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, China

Stability of Alpine Meadow Ecosystem on the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau

Huakun Zhou, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Xinquan Zhao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Li Zhou, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Wei Liu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Yingnian Li, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Song Gu, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Xinmin Zhou, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Preliminary Experiment on Photoregulation of Turfgrass

Zhenping Zhu, South China Agricultural University, China
Qinlu Lu, South China Agricultural University, China
Xiao Liang, South China Agricultural University, China

Study on Photoperiod Sensitivity and Hereditary Potentiality Maize Inbred Lines

Zhengmei Zhu, South China Agriculture University, China
Feng Tang, South China Agriculture University, China
Xiaoliang Lu, South China Agriculture University, China

Vegetation Succession Characters of Desertification Grassland in Hulunbeier Steppe

Dongxia Liu, Hebei North University, China

Population Structure on Tubers of Scirpus planiculmisin Alkali‐Lake Habitat in the Songnen Plains of China

Xun Tian, Inner Mongolia University for the Nationalities, China
Yunfei Yang, Northeast Normal University, China

Compound System and Benefit Analysis about Legumes Forage Intercrop with Prickly Ash in Linxia

Yanqiong Zeng, Beijing Forestry University, China
Shiming Yang, Forest Seeding Work Station, China

Spatial‐Temporal Landscape Dynamics in the Hulunbeir Forest‐Steppe Ecotone

Licheng Liu, Beijing Forestry University, China
Shihai Lu, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, China

Rangeland Availability, Use of the Flora and Land Ownership in el Toro Gorge (Rosario de Lerma Department, Salta Province, Argentina)

Francisco Ramón Barbarón, Argentina's National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Argentina

Observation on the Pollen Morphology of 5 Species of Caragana Fabr. Plants in the Alashan Desert

Tao Wan, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Ping Cai, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Weidong Yi, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Xiaoming Zhang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China
Chenbo Zhang, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, China

Changes of Residue Function and Signaling Regrowth after Forage Cutting

Huimin Yang, Lanzhou University, China
Linag Zhao, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Yuying Shen, Lanzhou University, China
Xiaoyan Zhang, Lanzhou University, China

The Monitoring of Ecological Effect of Implement of Sand Control Project in Sand Source Area round Beijing and Tianjing

Jun Hong, National Animal Husbandry Service, China
Xujiang Yun, National Animal Husbandry Service, China
Jie Liu, National Animal Husbandry Service, China

Investigation the Improvement Operations Affections on Ecological Indexes of Rangeland Health in Rangelands of Golestan Province, Iran

Zeid Ahmadi, Azad University, Iran
Mehdi Abedi, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran
Gholam Ali Heshmati, Madarres University, Iran

The Results of Analysis of Allium Genus of Mongolia

Batsukh Buyanchimeg, Plant Protection Research Institute, Mongolia

How Do Grazing and Stochastic Rainfall Affect Vegetation? Insights from a Simulation Approach

S. Pütz, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany
J. M. Paruelo, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
G. E. Weber, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany
M. B. Bertiller, National Research Centre, Argentina
F. Jeltsch, University of Potsdam, Germany
T. Wiegand, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany