Temperate and Tropical Forest Canopies are Already Functioning beyond Their Thermal Thresholds for Photosynthesis
Tropical tree species have evolved under very narrow temperature ranges compared to temperate forest species. Studies suggest that tropical trees may be more vulnerable to continued warming compared to temperate species, as tropical trees have shown declines in growth and photosynthesis at elevated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Forests |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/1/47 |