Drought changes phosphorus and potassium accumulation patterns in an evergreen Mediterranean forest

Summary Climate models predict more extreme weather in Mediterranean ecosystems, with more frequent drought periods and torrential rainfall. These expected changes may affect major process in ecosystems such as mineral cycling. However, there is a lack of experimental data regarding the effects of prolonged drought on nutrient cycling and content in Mediterranean ecosystems. A 6‐year drought manipulation experiment was conducted in a Quercus...