Model Captures How Nitrogen Limitation Affects Hydrological Processes

Tuesday, April 14, 2015 - 12:30 in Earth & Climate

Rising carbon dioxide levels in the air act as a fertilizer for plants, altering how they use water and interact with the climate. However, an insufficient supply of nitrogen can limit the growth. Scientists adapted the Community Land Model to show how nitrogen limitation affects plant growth.

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