Canopy effect on temperature and relative humidity: Do Tamarix spp. provide cooler micro-climate in the stand in hot arid regions？

       第十一届国际旱地发展会议——Suvstantial reduction in ground temperature inside canopy.Air temperature increases slower inside the canopy than outside.The dense tamarisk helps to lower afternoon temperature increase in hot summer.Relative humidity was higher inside the canopy at night and morning and vice versa in the afternoon.