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Future response of ecosystem water use efficiency to CO2 effects in the Yellow River Basin, China
Siwei Chen
Institute of Water Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Yuxue Guo
Institute of Water Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Institute of Water Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
Lu Wang
Institute of Water Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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Short summary
Our research explores how increased CO2 levels affect water use efficiency in the Yellow River basin. Using updated climate models, we found that future climate change significantly impacts water use efficiency, leading to improved plant resilience against moderate droughts. These findings help predict how ecosystems might adapt to environmental changes, providing essential insights into ways of managing water resources under varying climate conditions.
Our research explores how increased CO2 levels affect water use efficiency in the Yellow River...
