Arctic cottongrass faces threats from drying soils, but vulnerability varies by population
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Summary
This article summarizes research on Arctic cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum), a widespread and important tundra plant. As permafrost thaws and drainage patterns shift due to climate change, water availability is decreasing in some Arctic areas. The study examines how different populations of this key Arctic plant respond to drying conditions, finding that not all populations are equally at risk.
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As permafrost thaws and drainage patterns shift, the water that tundra plants depend on is disappearing in some areas.
We studied Arctic cottongrass (Eriophorum vaginatum), one of the most widespread and important plants in the Arctic.
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