Climate in these biomes shows little seasonal variation ... Three major selective forces dominate the evolution of plant traits in grasslands, recurring fire, periodic drought, and grazing.

But climate change causes more frequent and ... And along the way, they’re disrupting grassland biomes that aren’t used to so many trees. Then those grasses creep into deserts, where they ...

This map from the US Geological Survey (USGS) shows the shrinking range of the North American grassland biome. Thanks to agricultural conversion, invasive species, and climate change, grasslands ...

Climate change has likely increased the risk of future megadroughts ... and the western United States. The study showed that grassland biomes exhibited the greatest decline in vegetation greenness, ...

The animals in a biome depend on plants for food. The plants in a biome can also depend on the animals to spread pollen and seeds so new plants can grow. So both plants and animals rely on each ...

Grasslands, vital ecosystems for livelihoods and biodiversity, are under increasing pressure from climate change and human activity. The Chyulu Hills region of Kenya exemplifies these challenges ...

To address this, the research team selected two of the largest grass-dominated biomes in the ... may enhance grassland resistance to extreme drought events under climate change.