Climate change accelerates vegetation growth in Armenian mountain ecosystems.
The article explores how vegetation in Armenian mountain ecosystems is influenced by temperature and precipitation. Using satellite data from 1998 to 2013, the researchers found that vegetation growth increased during the growing season. They also discovered that higher temperatures were linked to lower vegetation in dry areas, but higher vegetation in meadows. Precipitation was consistently linked to increased vegetation. The study showed that the temperature and rainfall in April have a significant impact on summer vegetation growth, with a time delay. The researchers recommend using 10-day data for a better understanding of how climate affects mountain vegetation.