High Carbon Dioxide Boosts Plant Respiration, Potentially Affecting Climate And Crops
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 11:28
in Earth & Climate
The leaves of soybeans grown at the elevated carbon dioxide levels predicted for the year 2050 respire more than those grown under current atmospheric conditions, researchers report, a finding that will help fine-tune climate models and could point to increased crop yields as CO2 levels rise.