Bedrock geochemistry influences vegetation growth by regulating the regolith water holding capacity
Plants are known to be influenced by climate, topsoil conditions, and ecology, but the impact of features deeper in the Earth system are poorly understood. Here, the authors show that primary productivity is controlled in part by deep bedrock characteristics far below the roots.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16156-1 |