Satellite observed indicators of the maximum plant growth potential and their responses to drought over Tibetan Plateau (1982–2015)

The maximum plant growth potential in summer plays an important role in regulating annual carbon balance. However, indicators of plant growth at this stage are not well established. With high elevations on the Tibetan Plateau (TP), terrestrial ecosystems in this region are vulnerable to climate change and in particular, the frequently and intensified droughts as projected by ecosystem models. To better understand the maximum plant growth …