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Evaluation of the suitability of six drought indices in naturally growing, transitional vegetation zones in Inner Mongolia (China).
PLoS One
August 2020
The Ecology and Agriculture Centre of Inner Mongolia, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, P.R. China.
Article Synopsis
- Naturally growing vegetation is negatively affected by drought, and there are many drought indices (DIs) to measure its impact, but assessing these indices over large areas is challenging due to lack of spatial data.
- In a study across a 2,400-km area in Inner Mongolia, six DIs were compared to the NDVI, revealing that the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) was best for annual assessment in steppes and deserts, while the self-calibrated Palmer Drought Severity Index (scPDSI) was most effective seasonally in summer and monthly in June and July.
- The study found that summer drought impacts on vegetation growth can take one to six months to manifest, highlighting the need for tailored selection