Impact of CO2 fertilization on maximum foliage cover across the globe's warm, arid environments

Date

2013

Authors

Donohue, Randall J.
Roderick, Michael
McVicar, Tim R
Farquhar, Graham

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American Geophysical Union

Abstract

Satellite observations reveal a greening of the globe over recent decades. The role in this greening of the "CO2 fertilization" effect-the enhancement of photosynthesis due to rising CO2 levels-is yet to be established. The direct CO2 effect on vegetation

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Keywords

Arid environments, Fertilisation, Quantitative links, Land-surface process, Satellite observations, Vegetation growth

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Source

Geophysical Research Letters

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Journal article

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Open Access

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