Articles | Volume 32, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/npg-32-189-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/npg-32-189-2025
Research article
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27 Jun 2025
Research article |  | 27 Jun 2025

Rate-induced transitions and noise-driven resilience in vegetation pattern dynamics

Lilian Vanderveken and Michel Crucifix

Model code and software

lvanderveken/Riet_Stoch: v1.0.0 (v1.0.0) Lilian Vanderveken https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13739304

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Short summary
Vegetation patterns in semi-arid regions arise from interactions between plants and environmental factors. This study uses a numerical model to explore how vegetation responds to changes in rainfall and random disturbances. We identify key timescales that influence resilience, showing that ecosystems rely on both stable and unstable states to adapt. These findings offer insights into the resilience mechanisms that help ecosystems maintain stability under environmental stress.
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