Ecosystem structural changes controlled by altered rainfall climatology in tropical savannas

Changing rainfall patterns may drive changes in the structure of tropical savanna. Here Zhang et al. use satellite data from global tropical savannas, and find evidence to suggest that altered rainfall may be favouring woody plants over herbaceous plants in these ecosystems.

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Main Authors: Wenmin Zhang, Martin Brandt, Josep Penuelas, Françoise Guichard, Xiaoye Tong, Feng Tian, Rasmus Fensholt
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/c0b536f2075a4d25aad41d6d79efa7a7
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Summary:Changing rainfall patterns may drive changes in the structure of tropical savanna. Here Zhang et al. use satellite data from global tropical savannas, and find evidence to suggest that altered rainfall may be favouring woody plants over herbaceous plants in these ecosystems.