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https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-1561-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-18-1561-2026
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27 Feb 2026
Data description article |  | 27 Feb 2026

Mapping key soil micronutrients across the Tibetan Plateau

Huangyu Huo, Xiling Gu, Jiayi Li, Shanshan Yang, Yafeng Wang, and Jinzhi Ding

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We mapped key soil micronutrients across the Tibetan Plateau to fill a major gap in understanding their distribution in cold, dry highlands. Using data from more than five hundred sites, we measured Fe, Mn, Zn, and V in surface soils and found strong regional differences mainly shaped by rock weathering, with added effects of climate and landscape. Our high-resolution maps and uncertainty estimates support sustainable land management and improved predictions under climate change.
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