In this study, we performed microtextural, major/minor element, and Sr-isotope analyses on hornblende and plagioclase (as phenocrysts, groundmass, or inclusions) from the Early Cretaceous Jiagou pluton (eastern North China Craton), to elucidate the m...
During co-action between contact elements in reciprocating motion, different working conditions exist in outer and inner zones of stationary elements. Because the tribological effects of surface texturing depend on the operating conditions, various d...
The Semyenov-2 hydrothermal field located at 13°31′N of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) is associated with an oceanic core complex (OCC) and hosted by peridotites and basalts with minor amounts of gabbro and plagiogranites. Seafloor massive su...
The quantification of the irregular morphology and distribution pattern of mineral grains is an essential but challenging task in ore-related mineralogical research, allowing for tracing the footprints of pattern-forming geological processes that are...
Comprehensive vegetation surveys are crucial for species selection and layout during the restoration of degraded island ecosystems. However, due to the poor accessibility of uninhabited islands, traditional quadrat surveys are time-consuming and labo...
Assessing vines’ vigour is essential for vineyard management and automatization of viticulture machines, including shaking adjustments of berry harvesters during grape harvest or leaf pruning applications. To address these problems, based on a...
Cementing operations are among the most critical steps in oil-well construction. When performed improperly, the integrity and useful life of the well can be significantly compromised. Light cement pastes are used to cement formations with a low fract...
Accurate soil organic carbon (SOC) maps are helpful for guiding forestry production and management. Different ecological landscape areas within a large region may have different soil–landscape relationships, so models specifically for these are...
“Laoshan Jade” is located in the Yangkou area of the Sulu UHP metamorphic belt. This is the first time a systematic research study is performed on its conventional gemological characteristics, mineral compositions, geochemical characteris...
During ecological restoration, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the state of vegetation in climate–soil–vegetation systems. The theory of ecohydrological optimality assumes that this state tends to reach long-term dynamic equilibrium betwe...
Exploring the characteristics and driving factors of carbon storage change in different terrain gradient variations can provide important insights for formulating the agricultural ecological protection policy for regional development. Previous studie...
The black soil region of northeastern China, one of the world’s major black soil belts, is China’s main grain-producing area, producing a quarter of China’s commercial grain. However, over-exploitation and unsustainable management p...
This paper presents an overview of the favorable risk factors in agriculture in terms of encumbering this area of inevitable climate change. The development of a sustainable agriculture is combined in the paper by pointing out the needs on which agri...
The ultramafic rock located on the northern slope of Lüliang Mountain in the northwestern region of North Qaidam Orogen is altered to serpentinite. The occurrence of disseminated chromite within the serpentinite holds significant implications fo...