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Title: Terrestrial biosphere models underestimate photosynthetic capacity and CO 2 assimilation in the Arctic

Journal Article · · New Phytologist
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14740· OSTI ID:1392220
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  1. Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). Environmental and Climate Sciences Dept.
  2. Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Environmental Sciences Division

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Biological and Environmental Research (BER)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0012704; AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1392220
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1378802; OSTI ID: 1394319
Report Number(s):
BNL-114195-2017-JA; R&D Project: 80821; YN1901000
Journal Information:
New Phytologist, Vol. 216, Issue 4; ISSN 0028-646X
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 56 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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