Multifractal analysis of vegetation regulation on ecohydrological processes in a small watershed.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Runoff from small catchments facilitate water movement and a hydrologic balance across an area. In the watershed hydrological cycle, precipitation serves as the primary source of runoff, while runoff represents a delayed response to precipitation. Vegetation plays a crucial regulatory role in the relationship between precipitation and runoff through multiple ecohydrological mechanisms, including interception, infiltration regulation, and evapotranspiration. In different small watersheds, the dominant coupling mechanisms between precipitation and runoff exhibit clear temporal-scale dependence due to the variability of meteorological conditions and vegetation dynamics. Moreover, these interactions are strongly influenced by topographic features, vegetation cover, and soil

SUBMITTER: Shi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12805911 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature