Recovery of Sphagnum from drought is controlled by species-specific moisture thresholds

Abstract As the largest terrestrial carbon (C) store, peatlands are vital to meeting climate targets. Sphagnum, a genus of ca. 350 species, sustains many peatlands through its high water content and chemistry which inhibits decomposition and vascular plant proliferation. However, many peatlands face...

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Main Authors: Ben Keane, Emma L. Shuttleworth, Martin G. Evans, Jonathan P. Ritson, Angela Harris, Adam Johnston, Danielle M. Alderson, Gareth D. Clay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-05348-8
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