Comparing global models of terrestrial net primary productivity (NPP): Global pattern and differentiation by major biomes
Abstract
Annual and seasonal net primary productivity estimates (NPP) of 15 global models across latitudinal zones and biomes are compared. The models simulated NPP for contemporary climate using common, spatially explicit data sets for climate, soil texture, and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). Differences among NPP estimates varied over space and time. The largest differences occur during the summer months in boreal forests (50° to 60°N) and during the dry seasons of tropical evergreen forests. Differences in NPP estimates are related to model assumptions about vegetation structure, model parameterizations, and input data sets.
Department
Earth Systems Research Center
Publication Date
4-1-1999
Journal Title
Global Change Biology
Publisher
Wiley
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Document Type
Article
Recommended Citation
Kicklighter DW, A Bondeau, AL Schloss, J Kaduk, AD McGuire, and participants of “Potsdam ‘95” (1998) Comparing global models of terrestrial net primary productivity (NPP): Global pattern and differentiation by major biomes, Global Change Biology, 5:16-24. https://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2486.1999.00003.x