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Global Datasets of Leaf Photosynthetic Capacity for Ecological and Earth System Research
Abstract
The maximum rate of Rubisco carboxylation (Vcmax) determines leaf photosynthetic capacity and is a key parameter for estimating the terrestrial carbon cycle, but its spatial information is lacking, hindering global ecological research. Here, we convert leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) retrieved from satellite data to Vcmax, based on plants’ optimal distribution of nitrogen between light harvesting and carboxylation pathways. We also derive Vcmax …
Authors
Chen JM; Wang R; Liu Y; He L; Croft H; Luo X; Wang H; Smith NG; Keenan TF; Prentice IC
Pagination
pp. 1-26
DOI
10.5194/essd-2022-136
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