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{"title":"Long-term precipitation manipulation enhances carbon sink strength and differentially drives C3 / C4 species biomass in a desert steppe: Five-year results","authors":"Xinrui Liu ,&nbsp;Zhongwu Wang ,&nbsp;Guodong Han ,&nbsp;Yuanyuan Cui ,&nbsp;Dongjie Hou ,&nbsp;Yahong Liu ,&nbsp;Pablo Gregorini","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105467","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105467","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Desert steppe ecosystems are very sensitive to climate change. Although precipitation is known to promote carbon exchange and biomass production, quantitative assessments of C₃/C₄ species dynamics and carbon-water coupling mechanisms under long-term precipitation manipulation remain limited. Here, we conduct a five-year rainfall control experiment in the <em>Stipa breviflora</em> desert in Inner Mongolia, China, employing four treatments: 50 % reduced precipitation, natural precipitation, 50 % increased precipitation, and 100 % (doubled) precipitation. We measured gas exchange in each plot with a portable photosynthesis system Li-6400 and measured aboveground biomass of C₃ and C₄ species during the growing season (May–October). The results demonstrated that elevated precipitation enhanced ecosystem carbon exchange, driven by a linear increase in C₃ species biomass, with a 100 % precipitation increase significantly strengthening carbon sink capacity. Conversely, the carbon sink function of C₄ species declined under drought (reduce precipitation by 50 %). These findings suggest that C₃ biomass dominates carbon-water coupling, while C₄ species buffers drought effects, collectively stabilizing ecosystems under extreme precipitation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144931578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intraspecific genetic diversity matters: Genetic lineages of Solanum elaeagnifolium show contrasting responses to climate change across time","authors":"Franco Chiarini ,&nbsp;Marisel A. Scaldaferro ,&nbsp;Ana L. Chiapero ,&nbsp;Gonzalo A. Camps ,&nbsp;M. Cristina Acosta","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105468","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105468","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Semiarid environments dominate southern South America. These regions are highly vulnerable to climate change and prone to undergo the consequent shifts in species distribution. <em>Solanum elaeagnifolium</em> is common in the Chaco and Monte ecoregions, where two distinct genetic lineages have been identified. This study aimed to determine whether these lineages are associated with different climatic conditions, to characterize their climatic niches, and to analyze their responses to past and future climate change. We used phylogeographic and ecological approaches. Individuals of <em>S. elaeagnifolium</em> were sequenced to determine their lineage; subsequently, we analyzed the bioclimatic envelope of each lineage and developed ecological niche models (ENMs) to reconstruct their current, historical, and potential future distributions, as well as to define their niches. One lineage, referred to as the yellow lineage, predominates in the lowland Dry Chaco and Monte ecoregions, while the other, hereafter the blue lineage, is more common in the Humid Chaco and in the Sierras Pampeanas within the Dry Chaco, likely reflecting differences in precipitation requirements. Niche comparisons between <em>S. elaeagnifolium</em> lineages showed that their niche overlap is likely due to chance. According to the ENM results, the yellow lineage has maintained a relatively stable distribution throughout glacial cycles, whereas the blue lineage shows more dynamic shifts. Future projections suggest a stable range for the blue lineage and a contraction for the yellow lineage. This study underscores the importance of considering intraspecific genetic and ecological variability to understand a species’ evolutionary history and ecological preferences, with implications for management and conservation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105468"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144931579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role of the ouricuri palm (Syagrus coronata (Mart.) Becc.) in supporting epiphyte biodiversity in traditional Caatinga agricultural systems","authors":"Micheline Maria de Lima ,&nbsp;Guilherme Ramos Demetrio ,&nbsp;Eliane Maria de Sousa Nogueira ,&nbsp;Ingrid Carolline Soares Tiburcio ,&nbsp;Flávia Moura","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105471","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105471","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Epiphytes play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning but are highly vulnerable to habitat loss, particularly in dryland biomes like the Caatinga. In agricultural landscapes, remnant trees can function as important refuges, maintaining biodiversity despite land-use changes. This study evaluates the role of the Ouricuri palm (<em>Syagrus coronata</em>) in sustaining epiphyte diversity within grazing areas of the Caatinga. We surveyed 244 palms across three sites in Alagoas, Brazil, assessing the relationships between palm traits and epiphyte richness using generalized linear models. Our results revealed that 218 (91 %) of the palms taller than 2 m hosted epiphyte species in their crowns. Epiphyte richness was high (S = 28) and not influenced by palm diameter or leaf number but declined with increasing plant height. Beta diversity partitioning revealed high species turnover, primarily driven by variations in phorophyte traits. Functional group analysis showed that true epiphytes were favored by intermediate-height palms, while generalist species dominated on taller ones. These findings highlight the ecological importance of remnant <em>S. coronata</em> palms for epiphyte conservation in anthropized landscapes. Preserving these palms can enhance habitat connectivity, mitigate biodiversity loss, and support a wildlife-friendly agricultural model in the Caatinga.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105471"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The expansion of poisonous weed Ligularia virgaurea leads to functional heterogeneity of nematode community","authors":"Xiaoxuan Jiang ,&nbsp;Anning Zhang ,&nbsp;Ziyang Liu ,&nbsp;Jiajia Wang ,&nbsp;Yuxin Wang ,&nbsp;Wei Qi ,&nbsp;Shuyan Chen ,&nbsp;Zi Yang ,&nbsp;Jingwei Chen ,&nbsp;Hanwen Cui ,&nbsp;Beenish Naz ,&nbsp;Hongxian Song ,&nbsp;Shiyou Guo ,&nbsp;Sa Xiao","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105464","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105464","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soil nematodes are an important component of underground communities and are highly sensitive to external disturbances and changes. Nitrogen deposition and dominant poisonous weeds are important factors contributing to global climate change. However, much less is known about the interaction between nitrogen deposition and poisonous weed on the taxonomic and functional diversity of nematode community on the Tibetan Plateau. We established a full factorial experiment between nitrogen addition treatment (nitrogen addition and ambient) with poisonous weed treatment (with <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em> and without <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em>) on the Tibetan Plateau. We quantified plant diversity, plant biomass, and edaphic properties to assess the effects of nitrogen addition and poisonous weed <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em> and their interactions on both taxonomic and functional alpha/beta diversity of soil nematode communities. <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em> indirectly decreased nematode taxonomic and functional beta diversity through plant biomass (standardized path coefficients: −0.2146) and directly increased nematode taxonomic and functional beta diversity (standardized path coefficients:0.1891 and 0.3470, respectively). Nitrogen addition directly (standardized path coefficients: −0.2069) and indirectly (through pH and plant biomass, standardized path coefficients: −0.3468 and 0.2144, respectively) affected nematode taxonomic and functional beta diversity. The interaction between <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em> and nitrogen addition indirectly decreased taxonomic and functional beta diversity through plant beta diversity (standardized path coefficients: 0.3665). Our results indicate a pattern of functional heterogeneity of nematode community following the expansion of poisonous weed <em>Ligularia virgaurea</em>, which highlights the important roles of poisonous weed in maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem functions and provides an alternative to realize the comprehensive utilization of poisonous weeds on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105464"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of browsing intensity on argan trees in the Essaouira region of Morocco","authors":"Boujemaa Fassih ,&nbsp;Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar ,&nbsp;Aicha Nait Douch ,&nbsp;Abderrahim Boutasknit ,&nbsp;Raja Ben-Laouane ,&nbsp;Badia Aganchich ,&nbsp;Said Wahbi","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105472","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105472","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pastoralism is a cornerstone of the argan forest ecosystem in Morocco, where the argan tree supports food production and livelihoods. However, overbrowsing threatens this ecosystem, underscoring the need for sustainable management strategies. This study assessed the impact of three browsing intensities on argan trees in the Essaouira region: no-browsing, moderate-browsing (managed browsing or the Agdal system), and heavy-browsing systems. Measurements of argan physiological and biochemical traits and soil parameters revealed significant differences among the three-browsing intensities. Heavily browsed argan trees exhibited reduced photosynthetic efficiency, stomatal conductance, photosynthetic pigments content, and leaf area index, while no-browsing system maintained optimal performances. The Agdal strategy significantly enhanced plant health compared to heavy browsing, improving physiological indicators and soil quality. Soil traits including electrical conductivity, moisture, and organic matter and total nitrogen content were notably better under managed browsing, promoting healthier argan ecosystems. Additionally, browsing intensity affected leaf biochemistry: overbrowsing induced a decline in protein content, while it enhanced total soluble sugars, malondialdehyde, and hydrogen peroxide content, and antioxidant enzymes activity (catalase, peroxidase, and polyphenoloxidase), reflecting heightened stress responses. Overall, even if the non-browsed trees performed best, the moderate-browsing system (Agdal) may be the most suitable of the three browsing systems, since it will be able to meet goats’ feed needs while ensuring the sustainability of the argan forest ecosystem.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105472"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144913054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Traditional irrigation knowledge for sustainable water resource management in arid Environments: Insights from the MENA region","authors":"Tarek Ben Hassen ,&nbsp;Hamid El Bilali ,&nbsp;Mohammad S. Allahyari ,&nbsp;Chedli Baya Chatti","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105466","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105466","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Integrating traditional irrigation knowledge with modern sustainable water management practices offers valuable solutions to water scarcity in arid regions. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces significant climate challenges, including low rainfall, rising temperatures, and recurrent droughts. As sustainable agriculture requires harmony between humans and nature, managing scarce water resources is crucial for adapting to climate change and ensuring agricultural resilience in these arid environments. Communities in this region have historically addressed water scarcity by developing traditional and locally adapted irrigation techniques, such as Qanats and rainwater harvesting. These methods have been essential in conserving water resources and mitigating environmental stressors that impact agricultural productivity. This paper examines how traditional irrigation practices contribute to the sustainability and resilience of agricultural systems and the preservation of fragile arid ecosystems in the face of climate uncertainties. The study provides: (i) an analysis of water scarcity issues and the effects of climate change on arid ecosystems in the MENA region, (ii) an exploration of traditional irrigation knowledge and technologies, emphasizing their role in water conservation and ecosystem health, and (iii) a discussion of socio-economic, institutional, and technological barriers to broader adoption of these practices. Case studies from various MENA countries illustrate how traditional practices enhance resilience and support conservation efforts. The paper highlights the importance of culturally appropriate strategies integrating human dimensions into ecosystem management, fostering sustainable and adaptive solutions for the region's challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105466"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903755","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of the landscape on hunting in a conservation area in the semiarid region of northeastern Brazil","authors":"Natália das Neves Ramos Correia ,&nbsp;Juliana Mondinne Mendes de Oliveira ,&nbsp;Pablo Riul ,&nbsp;Kallyne Machado Bonifácio ,&nbsp;Denise Dias da Cruz","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hunting provides important resources and incomes for millions of people, especially in biodiversity-rich developing countries. Several factors, including the ecology of the target species, personal preferences, food taboos of populations, and landscape features, influence hunting. This study aimed to define the poaching strategies and landscape effects on poaching in the Sete Cidades National Park (PARNA), a conservation unit in the Brazilian Cerrado. Data collected from official reports showed that infractions against wildlife represented the third-largest category of notices, but only two were related to hunting activity. Mapping traces of illegal hunting on the PARNA identified 21 hunting traces under five categories, including the <em>tocaia</em> and <em>ceva</em> (hunting strategies used in the study region), suggesting a relationship between hunting and the percentage and density of shrub formations. No correlation was found between the landscape diversity and hunting intensity. However, a possible association was found between mapped poaching traces, roads, and old poaching routes. A disparity was observed between the number of hunting traces mapped and the number of PARNA infraction notices, demonstrating the need to increase inspections, especially in the southern part.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105460"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of land use land cover change on catchment hydrological response in 576 Iranian catchments","authors":"Afshin Jahanshahi ,&nbsp;Martijn J. Booij ,&nbsp;Sopan D. Patil ,&nbsp;Hoshin Gupta","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105463","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105463","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Land use and land cover (LULC) changes significantly impact hydrological processes in semi-arid regions like Iran, where national-scale studies are scarce. This study assesses LULC change impacts from 2001 to 2022 on runoff and hydrological drought across Iran's 576 catchments (410,000 km²) using the Soil and Water Assessment Tool Plus (SWAT+). This analysis employs a novel SWAT + framework integrating crop-specific calibrations (e.g., wheat, barley, rice), human interventions (e.g., irrigation, reservoir operations, interbasin diversions), and Curve Number (CN) dynamics, achieving robust performance (NSE: 0.50–0.88; KGE: 0.51–0.90). Evergreen forest loss (4.8 %–2.8 %) and agricultural expansion (20 %–27.8 %) increased annual runoff by 1.21 mm/month, with a 2.7 mm/month rise during the March–May rainy season, driven by 10–15 % reduced canopy interception and 5–10 % CN increases in arid catchments. Hydrological drought frequency rose 15 % in western and central catchments, with duration extending 1.2–1.8 months and severity increasing 5 %, linked to higher surface runoff (1.5–2.7 mm/month). Impacts were pronounced in arid and semi-arid regions (150–300 mm/year precipitation). This study advances LULC impact assessments by integrating runoff and drought analyses with CN dynamics, offering policy strategies like reforestation and precision irrigation for sustainable water management in semi-arid environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105463"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144893567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Crop growth characteristics in semiarid sandy regions: associations with hydrological years and temporal precipitation patterns","authors":"Jiaqi Fan ,&nbsp;Jiaqi Zhang ,&nbsp;Xiaoke Guan ,&nbsp;Yan Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105462","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105462","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cultivated land is indispensable for promoting sustainable socioeconomic development. Therefore, investigating crop growth is essential for ensuring the stable utilization of cultivated land. This study assessed the spatial and temporal variations in crop growth across hydrological years and investigated the mechanisms linking the temporal distribution of precipitation to crop phenological responses via an integrated analysis of the MODIS EVI and daily precipitation datasets (2002–2020). The findings indicated significant interannual variability in precipitation throughout the spring maize growing season, with only 23.33 % of the years classified as normal. Spatially, crop performance was better in the eastern and southern regions than in the western and northern regions. Crucially, the alignment between precipitation timing and crop phenological stage emerged as a more significant factor than total precipitation. When the timing of water availability mismatches crop water demands, even high precipitation levels may fail to support optimal growth. To increase water use efficiency, adaptive strategies are proposed: prioritizing water allocation during key growth stages, adopting diverse irrigation approaches, and maintaining water conservancy infrastructures. These outcomes are crucial for promoting the sustainable utilization of cultivated land and safeguarding ecological security in semiarid areas.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105462"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144889160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Farmers’ attitude and intention towards medicinal plants cultivation: experiences from semi-arid areas of Iran","authors":"Ali Akbar Barati ,&nbsp;Ali Asadi ,&nbsp;Hengameh Sardar Shahraki ,&nbsp;Milad Dehghani Pour ,&nbsp;Mohammad Reza Naroui Rad","doi":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105465","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jaridenv.2025.105465","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The livelihoods of a considerable portion of the population in arid and semi-arid regions, particularly in rural communities, depends on small-scale agriculture. Despite the growing global demand for medicinal plants (MPs), little is known about the behavioral mechanisms influencing farmers' adoption decisions in challenging environments like Iran. This study fills this gap by extending the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine farmers' adoption behavior of MPs cultivation, incorporating contextual challenges as external factors. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 139 randomly selected farmers and all 25 pre-identified experts with specialized knowledge and field experience in medicinal plants in Sistan and Baluchestan province, Iran. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships between challenges, perceived ease of use, usefulness, and adoption behavior. The results revealed that while farmers had a positive attitude toward MPs' usefulness (mean score: 3.18/5), adoption was hindered by low perceived ease of cultivation (mean: 1.77/5). Key challenges included high production costs (ranked 1st by CV = 0.332), lack of marketing infrastructure (CV = 0.333), and technical skill gaps. Crucially, farmers’ intentions were influenced more by perceived ease (β = 0.520) than usefulness (β = 0.185), contrasting with classic TAM predictions. This highlights a disconnect between economic potential and practical feasibility in resource-scarce settings. The study contributes to the literature by demonstrating the dominance of ease-of-use over usefulness in agricultural technology adoption among low-literacy farmers; quantifying the mediating role of infrastructural and technical barriers on behavioral intentions; and providing actionable insights for policymakers to prioritize skill development and value-chain investments over purely economic incentives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51080,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Arid Environments","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 105465"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144888806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}