Forest biogeochemistry in response to droughtAuthor(s): William H. Schlesinger; Michael C. Dietze; Robert B. Jackson; Richard P. Phillips; Charles C. Rhoades; Lindsey E. Rustad; James M. Vose
Source: Global Change Biology. doi: 10.1111/gcb.13105.
Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
Station: Rocky Mountain Research Station
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CitationSchlesinger, William H.; Dietze, Michael C.; Jackson, Robert B.; Phillips, Richard P.; Rhoades, Charles C.; Rustad, Lindsey E.; Vose, James M. 2015. Forest biogeochemistry in response to drought. Global Change Biology. doi: 10.1111/gcb.13105.
Keywordsbiogeochemistry, carbon cycle, fire, forest management, insect attack, soil biogeochemistry, mountain pine beetle
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