Synchronized Leaf Aging in the Amazon Responsible for Seasonal Increases in Photosynthesis
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 15:30
in Earth & Climate
High-tech photography in the Amazon reveals that young leaves grow in at the same times as older ones perish, in strong contrast to temperate forests in North America or Europe, resulting in seasonal increases in photosynthesis that must be taken into account to build more accurate climate models.