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avc induce-1-0-0 EC-JRC FAPAR yr 20030101-20141231 2003-2014

Period: 20030101- 20141231
Abstract: This indicator is derived from the European Commission, Joint Research Centre's global, multi-annual database of satellite-measured values of Fraction of Absorbed Photosynthetically Active Radiation (FAPAR). FAPAR is a bio-geophysical variable that measures the fraction of incident solar radiation that is absorbed by land vegetation for photosynthesis. High FAPAR values are associated with favourable conditions for vegetation growth, while low FAPAR values are associated with stress and disturba...