Geo-ecological Functioning of Drylands under Climatic Change
Conveners: Ilan Stavi, Dead Sea and Arava Science Center and Eli Zaady, Katif Research & Development Center, The Israeli Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology
Climatic change and other anthropogenic stressors substantially challenge the functioning of woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands. These stressors are particularly prominent in drylands, where the deficiency of water hinders pedogenic processes and primary productivity. At the same time, specific physical features, alongside certain management practices, may alleviate the adverse impact of these stressors, supporting the durability and resilience of such geo-ecosystems. In this session, we will discuss these topics, focusing on both ‘natural’ and anthropogenic causes of dryland degradation, as well as on practical aspects of land restoration
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- Geo-ecological Functioning of Drylands under Climatic Change
1) Prof. Tibor Tóth
Institute for Soil Sciences, Centre For Agricultural Research, Hungary
Geoecological Characterization of Salt-Affected Landscapes in Hungary
- Geo-ecological Functioning of Drylands under Climatic Change
2) Ms. Marijana Petrovic
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Agricultural Research Organization (ARO)/Volcani, Israel
Animal-Induced Geodiversity as a Driver of Resource Redistribution, Vegetation Structure and Ecosystem Function in the Negev Drylands
- Geo-ecological Functioning of Drylands under Climatic Change
3) Dr. Rafat Qubaja
Arizona State University, USA
Disentangle the Effects of High Atmospheric Water Demand and Low Soil Moisture in Semi-Arid Mature Pine Trees under Field Conditions
- Geo-ecological Functioning of Drylands under Climatic Change
4) Ms. Rhoda Ondieki**
Dryland Research Training & Ecotourism Centre, Kenya
Assessment of the Anthropogenic Pressure and its Effect on the Behavior and Dispersal Patterns of the Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) in the ASALs of Kenya
