Use of ecosystem flux data and a simulation model to examine seasonal drought effects on a subtropical coniferous forest

The Qianyanzhou (QYZ) forest site is located in the mid-subtropical region under typical subtropical continental monsoon climate. Despite its plentiful water and heat resources, changes in their seasonal distributions result in frequent occurrences of seasonal drought, influencing both the structure and function of forest ecosystems. In order to examine the effects of drought stress on energy and water fluxes and the related physiological …