Study on the performance temporal variation of rainwater harvesting systems based on the dynamic change of rainfall pattern and domestic water demands.

Rainwater harvesting systems (RWHs) in buildings are benefits in alleviating urban water scarcity. However, climate change and changes in building water demand affect the expected performance of RWHs over their life cycle. Previous studies have only focused on the adaptability of RWHs to climate change without considering the changes in building water demand.

Accumulation and transfer of polystyrene microplastics in seedlings.

Microplastic (MP) pollution is lately receiving increasing attention owing to its harmful impact on terrestrial ecosystems. In this microcosm study, we assessed the uptake and transfer of MPs in seedlings exposed to 50 mg L of 0.2-µm polystyrene (PS) beads for 30 d.

Uptake and distribution of microplastics of different particle sizes in maize (Zea mays) seedling roots.

Microplastics (MPs) pollution may be harmful to terrestrial ecosystems and is receiving increasing attention. A microcosm study on the uptake of MPs in maize (Zea mays) seedling roots exposed to small polystyrene (PS) beads (0.2, 0.

The reproductive strategy in a population in response to precipitation regimes.

Resource availability influences plant growth and reproduction. Here, a controlled experiment was conducted in order to evaluate the adaptation response of to different precipitation conditions, and to further predict the reproductive strategy in a population of under different precipitation regimes. Three regimes (low, typical and high) of water addition were used to simulate current precipitation patterns.