Dryland ecosystems emerge as driver in global carbon cycle
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 19:21
in Earth & Climate
Dryland ecosystems, which include deserts to dry-shrublands, play a more important role in the global carbon cycle than previously thought. In fact, they have emerged as one of its drivers. Surprised by the discovery, researchers urged global ecologists to include the emerging role of dryland ecosystems in their research.