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https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-17-1381-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/esd-17-1381-2026
Research article
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28 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 28 Sep 2026

Regional contrasts of ecosystem productivity sensitivity to atmospheric CO2 growth across East Asia

Yun-Soo Na, Sang-Wook Yeh, Jong-Seong Kug, and Young-Min Yang

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Terrestrial ecosystems in East Asia play a significant role in carbon dioxide uptake, but their response remains uncertain. We demonstrate that ecosystem productivity sensitivity to carbon dioxide has decreased since the late 1990s. This reduction is mainly driven by soil moisture sensitivity in non-monsoon region and decreased photosynthetically active radiation in monsoon region, emphasizing the need to consider regional climate and vegetation differences when predicting future carbon cycles.
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