Journal publications (* Corresponding author)
Wang, J, Yan, QL*, Yan, T, Song, Y, Sun, YR, Zhu, JJ. (2017) Rodent-mediated seed dispersal of Juglans mandshurica regulated by gap size and within-gap position in larch plantations: implication for converting pure larch plantations into larch-walnut mixed forests. Forest Ecology and Management, 404: 205-213, doi: 10.1016/j.foreco.2017.08.033.
Wang, J, Yan, QL*. (2017) Effects of disturbances on animal-mediated seed dispersal effectiveness of forest plants: A review. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 28: 716-1726, doi: 10.13287/j.1001–9332.201705.033. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Gang, Q, Huang, LY, Wang, G. Geoff. (2016) Comparison of spatial distribution patterns of seed rain between larch plantations and adjacent secondary forests in Northeast China. Forest Science, 62: 652-662, doi: 10.5849/forsci.15-048.
Yan, QL, Gang, Q, Zhu, JJ, Sun, YR. (2016) Variation in survival and growth strategies for seedlings of broadleaved tree species in response to thinning of larch plantations: implication for converting pure larch plantations into larch-broadleaved mixed forests. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 129: 108-117, doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2016.03.003.
Wang, GC, Song, Y, Yan, QL*, Zhang, JX. (2016) Accumulation responses of seeds and seedlings to 15N isotope for two typical broadleaved trees in Northeast China. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 27: 2379-2389, doi: 10.13287/j.1001–9332.201608.030. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Zheng, X, Jin, CJ. (2015) Causal effects of shelter forests and water factors on desertification processes during 2000-2010 in the Horqin Sandy Land region, China. Journal of Forestry Research, 26: 33-45, doi: 10.1007/s11676-014-0520-8.
Gang, Q, Yan, QL*, Zhu, JJ*. (2015) Effects of thinning on early seed regeneration of two broadleaved tree species in larch plantations: implication for converting pure larch plantations into larch-broadleaved mixed forests. Forestry: An International Journal of Forest Research, 88: 573-585, doi: 10.1093/forestry/cpv025.
Huang, LY, Yan, QL*, Gao, T, Zhu, JJ. (2015) Estimation on stock volume of plantation forests using ALOS PALSAR images: A case study of Larix principis-rupprechtii plantations in Saihanba Forest Farm. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 34: 2401-2409. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Gang, Q, Yan, QL*, Liu, HB, Zhang, M. (2014) Comparison of growth characteristics between 1-year-old seedlings of Quercus mongolica through seed germination and sprout regeneration. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 33: 1183-1189. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Gang, Q. (2013) Comparison of spatial patterns of soil seed banks between larch plantations and adjacent secondary forests in Northeast China: implication for spatial distribution mode of larch plantations. Trees-Structure and Function, 27: 1747-1754, doi:10.1007/s00468-013-0920-y.
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Yu, LZ. (2012) Seed regeneration potential of canopy gaps at early formation stage in temperate secondary forests, Northeast China. PLoS ONE, 7: e39502, doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0039502.
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Hu, ZB, Sun, OJX. (2011) Environmental impacts of the shelter forests in Horqin Sandy Land, Northeast China. Journal of Environmental Quality, 40: 815-824, doi:10.2134/jeq2010.0137.
Yan, QL, Zhu, JJ, Zhang, JP, Yu, LZ, Hu, ZB. (2010) Spatial distribution pattern of soil seed bank in canopy gaps of various sizes in temperate secondary forests, Northeast China. Plant and Soil, 329: 469-480, doi:10.1007/s11104-009-0172-1.
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Zhu, JJ. (2009) Temporal variation of soil seed banks in two different dune systems in northeastern Inner Mongolia, China. Environmental Geology, 58: 615-624, doi:10.1007/s00254-008-1535-2.
Yan, QL*, Liu, ZM, Zhu, JJ. (2009) Temporal and spatial patterns of seed rain for stabilized sand dune system in Horqin Sandland of Inner Mongolia, northern China. Journal of Beijng Forestry University, 31: 24-28. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Zhang, JP, Zhu, JJ, Yan, QL*, Wang, CC. (2009) Monitoring of land use /cover changes in Keerqin Sandy Land based on the decision tree classification. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 28: 1730-1736. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Zhu, JJ, Yan QL*, Fan, AN, Yang, K, Hu, ZB. (2009) The role of environmental, root, and microbial biomass characteristics in soil respiration in temperate secondary forests of Northeast China. Trees - Structure and Function, 23: 189-196, doi:10.1007/s00468-008-0267-y.
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Ma, JL, Jiang, DM. (2007) The role of reproductive phenology, seedling emergence and establishment of perennial Salix gordejevii in active sand dune fields. Annals of Botany, 99: 19-28, doi:10.1093/aob/mcl228.
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Liu, B, Ma, JL, Luo, YM. (2007) Persistent soil seed bank in Agriophyllum squarrosum (Chenopodiaceae) in a deep soil profile: variation along a transect of an active sand dune. Journal of Arid Environments, 71: 236-242, doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2007.03.003.
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Li, XH, Ma, JL, Ling, X. (2007) Seed mass and shape, germination and plant abundance in a desertified grassland in northeastern Inner Mongolia, China. Journal of Arid Environments, 69: 198-211, doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2006.09.012.
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Li, XH, Ma, JL. (2007) Effects of burial on seed germination characteristics of 65 plant species on Horqin semiarid steppe. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 18: 777-782. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Baskin, CC, Ma, JL. (2006) Burial of canopy-stored seeds in the annual psammophyte Agriophyllum squarrosum Moq. (Chenopodiaceae) and its ecological significance. Plant and Soil, 288: 71-80, doi:10.1007/s11104-006-9090-7.
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Ma, JL, Luo, YM. (2006) Relationships between plant reproductive phenology and the frequency and abundance of perennial species in the meadow of Horqin Steppe, China. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 26: 773-779. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Zhu, JJ, Luo, YM, Wang, HM, Jiang, DM. (2005) Structure, pattern and mechanisms of formation of seed banks in sand dune systems in northeastern Inner Mongolia, China. Plant and Soil, 277: 175-184, doi:10.1007/s11104-005-6836-6.
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Li, RP. (2005) A review on persistent soil seed bank study. Chinese Journal of Ecology, 24: 948-952. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Li, RP, Luo, YM, Wang, HM. (2005) Relationship of seed production, seed morphology and life form of plant species. Acta Prataculturae Sinica, 14: 21-28. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Luo, YM, Wang, HM, Li, RP, Li, XH, Jiang, DM. (2005) Comparison of mucilage produced by achenes of 5 Artemisia species under different rainfall treatments. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 25: 1497-1501. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Luo, YM, Wang, HM, Jiang, DM. (2005) Screening on myxospermy of 124 species occurring on the sandy habitats of western Horqin Steppe. Journal of Desert Research, 25: 716-721. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Yan, QL, Liu, ZM, Luo, YM, Wang, HM. (2004) A comparative study on diaspore weight and shape of 78 species in the Horqin Steppe. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 24: 2422-2429. (in Chinese with English abstract)
Liu, ZM, Yan, QL, Luo, YM, Wang, HM, Li, RP, Li, XH. (2004) A comparative study on mucilaginous diaspores of four plant species. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 15: 1869-1872. (in Chinese with English abstract)
