Causes and consequences of biogeochemical mismatches during drought

该项目旨在提高对生物地球化学循环的认识。干旱是地球生态系统的主要威胁之一，但我们预测干旱后果的能力仍然有限。有强有力的证据表明，干旱影响关键的碳和养分循环，对生态系统功能产生重大影响。该项目将提供对碳、氮和磷循环的深入了解，这对概括当前和未来条件下的生物地球化学循环模式至关重要。该项目将帮助科学家、政策制定者和土地所有者做出更明智的管理决策，以减少干旱对生态系统功能影响的风险。

This project aims to provide improved understanding of biogeochemical cycling. Drought is one of the main threats to Earth’s ecosystems, but our ability to predict the consequences of drought remain limited. There is strong evidence that drought impacts critical carbon and nutrient cycles, with substantial impacts on ecosystem functioning. This project will provide insights into carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycles essential to generalise patterns of biogeochemical cycling under current and future conditions. The project will assist scientists, policymakers and landholders make better-informed management decisions to reduce the risks of drought impacts on ecosystem functioning.