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New paper in GRL
By Cynthia Gerlein Safdi
We recently published a paper in <em>Geophysical Research Letters</em> that investigates the relationship between the ratio of transpiration over evapotranspiration (T/ET) and leaf area index (LAI).

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We recently published a paper in Geophysical Research Letters that investigates the relationship between the ratio of transpiration over evapotranspiration (T/ET) and leaf area index (LAI). We developed a function relating T/ET to the growing stage relative to the timing of peak LAI. LAI and growing stage collectively explained 43% of the variations in the global T/ET data set, providing a new way to interpret and model global T/ET variability.
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evapotranspirationGRLLAIDryland EcohydrologyKelly CaylorLixin WangStephen Good
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Cynthia Gerlein Safdi
PhD Student
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