East African drylands are a blind spot in global models.
Our latest research fills critical data blanks regarding carbon and water cycling in Kenya. By comparing semi-arid rangelands with croplands, we've uncovered how seasonal dynamics shape ecosystem function.
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Filling in the blanks for carbon and water cycling in East African drylands
Dryland ecosystems cover large parts of East Africa, yet we still know surprisingly little about how they exchange carbon and water with the atmosphere over…