Nat Commun June 2021 PMID 34145253

Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades.

Wenzhe Jiao, Lixin Wang, William K Smith, Qing Chang, Honglang Wang, Paolo D'Odorico

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Peak: 27 in Jun 2021
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Many posts express agreement and highlight the importance of the research, with phrases like 'Excited to share' and mentions of 'water constraints' affecting plant growth. The tone is generally positive and emphasizes the relevance of climate impacts, demonstrating moderate interest and engagement in understanding environmental changes.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings, with some emphasizing the significance of increased water constraints on vegetation.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, sharing enthusiasm for the research and its implications, but not deeply questioning it.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include sharing links, expressing excitement, and noting the importance of water limitations, indicating some level of active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition that the findings have meaningful implications for understanding climate effects on ecosystems, though not universally highlighting immediate or drastic changes.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that over the past three decades, water limitations on vegetation growth in the extratropical Northern Hemisphere have significantly increased, with more areas experiencing water deficits and fewer areas having water surplus.
  • Trends indicate that vegetation is becoming more sensitive to drought, with quicker responses to water scarcity and shorter periods of water surplus, which could impact plant health and productivity.
  • These changes are linked to broader climate factors such as rising temperatures, changes in solar radiation, precipitation patterns, and atmospheric CO₂ levels, underscoring the importance of considering water constraints in climate and vegetation predictions.]

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WK Smith
@Wkolby · X

Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades," led by @jiaowz w/ @ecohydro_wang and others https://t.co/ceKOQWWJag

Jun 18, 2021 · 62 likes · 14 shares · 1,493 followers View post →
Alan Knapp
@alan_knapp · X

"Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants becoming increasingly sensitive to drought" Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades https://t.co/X9oO6zZEQT

Jun 19, 2021 · 42 likes · 14 shares · 1,608 followers View post →
Global Water Forum
@GWFWater · X

#openaccess Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades https://t.co/OpS2Y5z9lZ

Jun 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 17,826 followers View post →
Hendrik Davi
@hendrik_davi · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 19, 2021 · 14 shares · 8,679 followers View post →
Dr. William Hammond
@wmhammond · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 5,009 followers View post →
Ben Bond-Lamberty
@BenBondLamberty · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 4,050 followers View post →

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Arizona Remote Sensing Center
@ARSC_UA · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jul 19, 2021 · 14 shares · 257 followers View post →
Department of Geoecology
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 30, 2021 · 14 shares · 957 followers View post →
Wentao Luo
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 21, 2021 · 14 shares · 35 followers View post →
Forrest M. Hoffman
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 21, 2021 · 14 shares · 2,292 followers View post →
Matthew Kaproth
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 21, 2021 · 14 shares · 684 followers View post →
Peter Lipman
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 21, 2021 · 14 shares · 568 followers View post →
Cecilia Brunetti
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

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Joshua Ajowele
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RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 20, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,558 followers View post →
Alexandre A. Renchon
@ARenchon · X

RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 20, 2021 · 14 shares · 147 followers View post →
Francesco Petruzzellis
@FrancesPedroFre · X

RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 20, 2021 · 14 shares · 84 followers View post →
Nina Buchmann
@NinaBuchmann1 · X

RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 20, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,657 followers View post →
Caitlin Byrt
@BotanicGeek · X

RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 20, 2021 · 14 shares · 2,221 followers View post →
Dr Pierre Mariotte
@PierreMariotte · X

RT @alan_knapp: "Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants…

Jun 19, 2021 · 14 shares · 3,752 followers View post →
Alan Knapp
@alan_knapp · X

"Increasing water constraints associated with increasing drought impacts are hidden in overall greening trends, with plants becoming increasingly sensitive to drought" Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades https://t.co/X9oO6zZEQT

Jun 19, 2021 · 42 likes · 14 shares · 1,608 followers View post →
Hendrik Davi
@hendrik_davi · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 19, 2021 · 14 shares · 8,679 followers View post →
Global Water Forum
@GWFWater · X

#openaccess Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades https://t.co/OpS2Y5z9lZ

Jun 19, 2021 · 3 likes · 17,826 followers View post →
Forrest M. Hoffman
@climate_dude · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 2,292 followers View post →
Dr. William Hammond
@wmhammond · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 5,009 followers View post →
DDSENSE
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RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 30 followers View post →
Lucie Zinger
@LucieZinger · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 568 followers View post →
Alexandre A. Renchon
@ARenchon · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 147 followers View post →
Lixin Wang (him, he)
@ecohydro_wang · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,352 followers View post →
Dr. Mallory Barnes
@mallory_barnes · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,700 followers View post →
Osbert Sun
@osbert_sun · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 743 followers View post →
David D. Breshears, Regents Prof. Emeritus
@DaveBreshears · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 1,616 followers View post →
Department of Geoecology
@SpaceTimeEco · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 957 followers View post →
Ben Bond-Lamberty
@BenBondLamberty · X

RT @Wkolby: Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decad…

Jun 18, 2021 · 14 shares · 4,050 followers View post →
WK Smith
@Wkolby · X

Excited to share a new @NatureComms paper, "Observed increasing water constraint on vegetation growth over the last three decades," led by @jiaowz w/ @ecohydro_wang and others https://t.co/ceKOQWWJag

Jun 18, 2021 · 62 likes · 14 shares · 1,493 followers View post →