Climate change boosts grassland productivity in China, reshaping ecosystems and landscapes.
Grasslands in China are affected by climate change, with warming and drying trends. Researchers used satellite data and weather information to study grassland productivity from 1982 to 2010. They found that grassland productivity increased slightly over the years, with some areas showing significant growth while others decreased. The northwest to southeast region of China had the highest productivity. Precipitation had a stronger impact on productivity than temperature, and different types of grasslands responded differently to climate factors. Overall, grassland productivity in China has shown spatial and temporal variations in response to climate change.