Simulated tree-grass competition in drylands is modulated by CO2 fertilization
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Simulated tree-grass competition in drylands is modulated by CO2 fertilization. / Verbruggen, Wim; Schurgers, Guy; Meunier, Félicien; Verbeeck, Hans; Horion, Stéphanie.
2023. Abstract fra EGU General Assembly 2023, Vienna, Østrig.Publikation: Konferencebidrag › Konferenceabstrakt til konference › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Simulated tree-grass competition in drylands is modulated by CO2 fertilization
AU - Verbruggen, Wim
AU - Schurgers, Guy
AU - Meunier, Félicien
AU - Verbeeck, Hans
AU - Horion, Stéphanie
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - 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 compound 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 1981–2019. 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. 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.
AB - 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 compound 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 1981–2019. 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. 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.
U2 - 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-14168
DO - 10.5194/egusphere-egu23-14168
M3 - Conference abstract for conference
T2 - EGU General Assembly 2023
Y2 - 24 April 2023 through 28 April 2023
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