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  • Existing data gaps limit understanding of biophysical responses to moisture stress and increase uncertainty in land surface models.

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  • To propose strategies for creating aggregated water potential data networks and linking them with remote sensing proxies.

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  • Proposal for data aggregation strategies and integration with remote sensing.

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  • Linking site-level water potential data with remote sensing offers novel insights.

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