Understanding how vegetation responds to environmental change is one of the most pressing challenges in Earth system science. Working Group D of the LEMONTREE Science Project is tackling this problem…Read More >
Testing Eco-Evolutionary Theory: How Tropical Forest Traits vary with Dryness
By Huanyuan Zhang-Zheng We have seen many global analyses of plant traits. Admittedly, many of them are intriguing and insightful. However, there is a reoccurring issue evident in most…Read More >
Using eddy covariance to infer global patterns of vegetation Carbon Use Efficiency
Understanding Carbon Use Efficiency Understanding how vegetation responds to environmental variability is key to predicting the future of the global carbon cycle. One important concept in this context is carbon…Read More >
The Ecological Impact of Rossby Wave-7 Events in a Warming Climate
In a warming world, climate extremes are no longer isolated events. Increasingly, heatwaves, droughts, and floods strike in tandem, overwhelming natural ecosystems. One underappreciated driver of these compound extremes is…Read More >