Earth Sciences

High precipitation rates increase potassium density in plant communities in the Tibetan Plateau

X. Li, M. Li, et al.

Discover the intriguing findings of a study conducted by Xin Li, Mingxu Li, Xiaoyu Cen, Li Xu, and Nianpeng He, which examined potassium content across 2,040 Tibetan Plateau ecosystem communities. Learn how precipitation influences potassium levels and the implications for vegetation under climate change.

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Abstract

This study investigated the potassium (K) content in 2,040 ecosystem communities across the Tibetan Plateau from 2019-2021. It found that K content, density, and storage were substantial, and that precipitation was the primary driver of K variation, with humid regions showing higher K levels. Spatial analysis revealed higher K in southeastern regions and lower values in the northwest. The study highlights the impact of climate change on vegetation K and offers valuable data for biogeochemical cycle optimization.

Publisher

Communications Earth & Environment

Published On

Oct 11, 2023

Authors

Xin Li, Mingxu Li, Xiaoyu Cen, Li Xu, Nianpeng He

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