Journal Article
Rapid recovery of ecosystem function following extreme drought in a South African savanna grassland
Kevin R. Wilcox; Sally E. Koerner; David L. Hoover; Andrea K. Borkenhagen; Deron E. Burkepile; Scott L. Collins; Ava M. Hoffman; Kevin P. Kirkman; Alan K. Knapp; Tercia Strydom; Dave I. Thompson; Melinda D. Smith
Ecology · Vol. 101, Issue 4 · 2020
Abstract
Climatic extremes, such as severe drought, are expected to increase in frequency and magnitude with climate change. Thus, identifying mechanisms of resilience is critical to predicting the vulnerability of ecosystems. An exceptional drought (