Compare and contrast: Research contrasts drought sensitivity of Eurasian and North American grasslands

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Grasslands in Asia and North America differ in their responses to drought, according to a new paper in the journal Nature led by faculty at Colorado State University. The findings show that differences in the dominant grasses and lower species diversity in the Eurasian Steppe grasslands may make it more vulnerable to drought than the North American Great Plains. The findings have broad implications for land management practices on both continents and provide a valuable comparison point that was not previously available when addressing climate change.   Click here to read the story.   Click the following link for more information on Drought.