Abstract
The forest canopy is the functional interface between 90% of Earth's terrestrial biomass and the atmosphere. Multidisciplinary research in the canopy has expanded concepts of global species richness, physiological processes, and the provision of ecosystem services. Trees respond in a species-specific manner to elevated carbon dioxide levels, while climate change threatens plant-animal interactions in the canopy and will likely alter the production of biogenic aerosols that affect cloud formation and atmospheric chemistry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 183-186 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 301 |
Issue number | 5630 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Jul 11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General