Journal article
Mechanisms of water supply and vegetation demand govern the seasonality and magnitude of evapotranspiration in Amazonia and Cerrado
Abstract
Evapotranspiration (E) in the Amazon connects forest function and regional climate via its role in precipitation recycling However, the mechanisms regulating water supply to vegetation and its demand for water remain poorly understood, especially during periods of seasonal water deficits In this study, we address two main questions: First, how do mechanisms of water supply (indicated by rooting depth and groundwater) and vegetation water demand …
Authors
Christoffersen BO; Restrepo-Coupe N; Arain MA; Baker IT; Cestaro BP; Ciais P; Fisher JB; Galbraith D; Guan X; Gulden L
Journal
Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, Vol. 191, , pp. 33–50
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2014
DOI
10.1016/j.agrformet.2014.02.008
ISSN
0168-1923