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SurEau-Ecos v2.0: a trait-based plant hydraulics model for simulations of plant water status and drought-induced mortality at the ecosystem level
Julien Ruffault
INRAE, URFM, 84000 Avignon, France
François Pimont
INRAE, URFM, 84000 Avignon, France
Hervé Cochard
Université Clermont Auvergne, INRAE, PIAF, 63000
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Jean-Luc Dupuy
INRAE, URFM, 84000 Avignon, France
Nicolas Martin-StPaul
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
INRAE, URFM, 84000 Avignon, France
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Short summary
A widespread increase in tree mortality has been observed around the globe, and this trend is likely to continue because of ongoing climate change. Here we present SurEau-Ecos, a trait-based plant hydraulic model to predict tree desiccation and mortality. SurEau-Ecos can help determine the areas and ecosystems that are most vulnerable to drying conditions.
A widespread increase in tree mortality has been observed around the globe, and this trend is...