This new synthesis summarizes the international research effort in the Global Change and Terrestrial Ecosystems (GCTE) Core Project of the International Geosphere Biosphere Programme in five major ...

As soil dries, plants limit water loss by closing tiny apertures called stomata in their leaves. A global analysis reveals ...

The Smithsonian conducts a wide range of land-based research through its various research centers and programs. This research contributes to our understanding of terrestrial ecosystems, informs ...

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the largest carbon pool in terrestrial ecosystems, playing a vital role in climate regulation ...

URUMQI -- Researchers have discovered that Earth's terrestrial carbon sequestration capacity has faced challenges during warm ...