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This study maps the shifts in C3 and C4 grass abundance in Australian grasslands from 2003 to 2017 using satellite data, revealing significant inter-annual fluctuations and a long-term increase in C4 grasses. The changes in grass composition were found to be significantly associated with warm/cool season rainfall ratios rather than temperature or annual rainfall. These findings provide valuable insights for ecological forecasting and understanding the impacts of climate change on grassland ecosystems.

Author

Qiaoyun Xie

Language

EN