Soil hydrology in the Earth system
Soil hydrological processes (SHP) support ecosystems, modulate the impact of climate
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
change on terrestrial systems and control feedback mechanisms between water, energy and …
Evasion of tip** in complex systems through spatial pattern formation
BACKGROUND In the Anthropocene, there is a need to better understand the catastrophic
effects that climate and land-use change may have on ecosystems, Earth system …
effects that climate and land-use change may have on ecosystems, Earth system …
Biogeography of global drylands
Despite their extent and socio‐ecological importance, a comprehensive biogeographical
synthesis of drylands is lacking. Here we synthesize the biogeography of key organisms …
synthesis of drylands is lacking. Here we synthesize the biogeography of key organisms …
The geological record shows that abrupt changes in the Earth system can occur on
timescales short enough to challenge the capacity of human societies to adapt to …
timescales short enough to challenge the capacity of human societies to adapt to …
Structure and functioning of dryland ecosystems in a changing world
Understanding how drylands respond to ongoing environmental change is extremely
important for global sustainability. In this review, we discuss how biotic attributes, climate …
important for global sustainability. In this review, we discuss how biotic attributes, climate …
Control of multistability
Multistability or coexistence of different attractors for a given set of parameters is one of the
most exciting phenomena in dynamical systems. It can be found in different areas of science …
most exciting phenomena in dynamical systems. It can be found in different areas of science …
Self-organization as a mechanism of resilience in dryland ecosystems
Self-organized spatial patterns are a common feature of complex systems, ranging from
microbial communities to mussel beds and drylands. While the theoretical implications of …
microbial communities to mussel beds and drylands. While the theoretical implications of …
Dryland mechanisms could widely control ecosystem functioning in a drier and warmer world
Responses of terrestrial ecosystems to climate change have been explored in many regions
worldwide. While continued drying and warming may alter process rates and deteriorate the …
worldwide. While continued drying and warming may alter process rates and deteriorate the …