Extended global terrestrial evapotranspiration and gross primary production dataset from 1982 to near present
Published in Earth System Science Data Discussions [preprint], 2026
The PML-V2.2 dataset integrates MODIS and AVHRR archives to provide coupled estimates of terrestrial evapotranspiration and gross primary production from 1982 to near present. Rigorously calibrated at 208 flux stations and validated against water balances in 152 large river basins, this extended and seamless record reveals significant increases in global evapotranspiration, vegetation productivity, and water use efficiency, supporting diverse studies in hydrology, ecology, and Earth sciences.
Recommended citation: Xu, Z., Zhang, Y., Kong, D., Ma, N., and Zhang, X.: Extended global terrestrial evapotranspiration and gross primary production dataset from 1982 to near present, Earth Syst. Sci. Data Discuss. [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-2026-94, in review, 2026.
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