“Increased atmospheric vapor pressure deficit reduces global vegetation growth” (2019), by Wenping Yuan et al. Environmental Science research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

Increased atmospheric vapor pressure deficit reduces global vegetation growth

Wenping Yuan, Yi Zheng, Shilong L. Piao et al. · August 2, 2019 · Environmental Science

Abstract

fertilization effect. Six Earth system models have consistently projected continuous increases of VPD throughout the current century. Our results highlight that the impacts of VPD on vegetation growth should be adequately considered to assess ecosystem responses to future climate conditions.

Free PDF DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aax1396

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