Simulated Tree-Grass Competition in Drylands Is Modulated by CO2 Fertilization
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Interannual variability in climatic drivers can have a strong impact on dryland ecosystem functioning globally. While interannual variations in dryland ecosystem processes are mainly driven by rainfall, other global change drivers such as CO2 fertilization and rising temperatures can play an increasingly important role for these ecosystems. Yet, the high complexity of dryland ecosystems makes it difficult to unravel the individual and interactive impacts of these different drivers. In this work we study the impacts of interannual climatic variability on the dryland ecosystems of the Sudano-Sahel region for the period 1950–2022. By using a dynamic vegetation model (LPJ-GUESS v4.0), we show that the year-to-year variability in dryland ecosystems that originates from interannual variability in rainfall is modulated by effects of CO2 fertilization, which can strongly impact woody encroachment and resource competition between vegetation types. In contrast, we found that increased temperatures had a relatively low influence at the ecosystem level. We also show that this response varies with aridity subtype, depending on the amount and type of woody cover. By untangling the impacts of climatic drivers on dryland vegetation, this study helps us to understand the different sensitivities of dryland ecosystems to climatic variability under global change.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | e2023EF004096 |
Tidsskrift | Earth's Future |
Vol/bind | 12 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Antal sider | 19 |
ISSN | 2328-4277 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2024 |
Bibliografisk note
Funding Information:
This research was funded by VILLUM FONDEN in the frame of the DRYTIP (Drought‐induced tipping points in ecosystem functioning) project (Grant. 37465), as well as the ArboreSens (Dryland woody vegetation sensitivity to soil texture and precipitation variability) dissemination and support project (BELSPO STEREO III; Grant. SR/02/209). FM was funded by the FWO as a junior/senior postdoc and is thankful to this organization for its financial support (FWO Grant. 1214720N/1214723N).
Funding Information:
This research was funded by VILLUM FONDEN in the frame of the DRYTIP (Drought-induced tipping points in ecosystem functioning) project (Grant. 37465), as well as the ArboreSens (Dryland woody vegetation sensitivity to soil texture and precipitation variability) dissemination and support project (BELSPO STEREO III; Grant. SR/02/209). FM was funded by the FWO as a junior/senior postdoc and is thankful to this organization for its financial support (FWO Grant. 1214720N/1214723N).
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