Coupling soil water and shoot dynamics in three grass species: A spatial stochastic model on water competition in Neotropical savanna

J. Segarra, M. Acevedo, J. Raventós, C. Garcia-Núñez and J.F. Silva

Ecological Modelling, 2009, vol. 220, issue 20, 2734-2743

Abstract: Savannas are ecosystems known for their high environmental and economic value. They cover at least 20% of the global land surface and, in some cases, can act as a boundary between tropical rainforest and deserts. Water is an important determinant of savanna ecosystems.

Keywords: Savanna; Stochastic modelling; Phenology; Water competition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2009.06.045

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