In temperate grasslands, the dominant type of vegetation are grasses. Temperate Grasslands are a key focus for agricultural and pastoral development. Grasses have to grow more roots than stems in order to obtain enough water and be able to grow. This biomes soil is so rich and as a result it enhances fertility which leads grasslands soil to be a great fit for agricultural development. Since they possess the feature of being suitable for agriculture it has resulting in grasslands, the most human-influenced biome of the nine knowns. Some of the threats temperate grasslands face is overgrazing by livestock and plowing. These threats are results of its key characteristic of having rich nutrient soil. Trees don't make it in grasslands because it’s too dry and they need way more water compared to grasses. They also can’t cope with water stress over long periods of time. However, with some grasslands one can find trees. In addition, disturbances like fires and grazing by herbivores like bison prevent the establishment of trees as well. As a result, grasses hold a dominance of the temperate grassland biome.
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