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Long-term thermal sensitivity of earth's tropical forests

Abstract:

The sensitivity of tropical forest carbon to climate is a key uncertainty in pbkp_redicting global climate change. Although short-term drying and warming are known to affect forests, it is unknown if such effects translate into long-term responses. Here, we analyze 590 permanent plots measured across the tropics to derive the equilibrium climate controls on forest carbon. Maximum temperature is the most important pbkp_redictor of aboveground biomass (-9.1 megagrams of carbon per hectare per degree Celsius), primarily by reducing woody productivity, and has a greater impact per °C in the hottest forests (>32.2°C). Our results nevertheless reveal greater thermal resilience than observations of short-term variation imply. To realize the long-term climate adaptation potential of tropical forests requires both protecting them and stabilizing Earth's climate.

Año de publicación:

2020

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    Fuente:

    scopusscopus
    googlegoogle

    Tipo de documento:

    Article

    Estado:

    Acceso restringido

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Cambio climático
    • Clima
    • Clima

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Ecología
    • Geología, hidrología, meteorología

    Contribuidores:

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