Evidence, causes, and consequences of declining nitrogen availability in terrestrial ecosystems
The productivity of ecosystems and their capacity to support life depends on access to
reactive nitrogen (N). Over the past century, humans have more than doubled the global …
reactive nitrogen (N). Over the past century, humans have more than doubled the global …
Dynamic stability of soil carbon: reassessing the “permanence” of soil carbon sequestration
Enhancing soil organic matter in agricultural soils has potential to contribute to climate
mitigation while also promoting soil health and resilience. However, soil carbon (C) …
mitigation while also promoting soil health and resilience. However, soil carbon (C) …
A meta-analysis of 1,119 manipulative experiments on terrestrial carbon-cycling responses to global change
Direct quantification of terrestrial biosphere responses to global change is crucial for
projections of future climate change in Earth system models. Here, we synthesized …
projections of future climate change in Earth system models. Here, we synthesized …
Mycorrhizal association as a primary control of the CO2 fertilization effect
Plants buffer increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations through
enhanced growth, but the question whether nitrogen availability constrains the magnitude of …
enhanced growth, but the question whether nitrogen availability constrains the magnitude of …
Human-induced nitrogen–phosphorus imbalances alter natural and managed ecosystems across the globe
The availability of carbon from rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels and of nitrogen from
various human-induced inputs to ecosystems is continuously increasing; however, these …
various human-induced inputs to ecosystems is continuously increasing; however, these …
Future productivity and carbon storage limited by terrestrial nutrient availability
The size of the terrestrial sink remains uncertain. This uncertainty presents a challenge for
projecting future climate–carbon cycle feedbacks,,,. Terrestrial carbon storage is dependent …
projecting future climate–carbon cycle feedbacks,,,. Terrestrial carbon storage is dependent …
Anthropogenic global shifts in biospheric N and P concentrations and ratios and their impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem productivity, food security, and human health
The availability of carbon (C) from high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and
anthropogenic release of nitrogen (N) is increasing, but these increases are not paralleled …
anthropogenic release of nitrogen (N) is increasing, but these increases are not paralleled …
Changes in climate extremes and their impacts on the natural physical environment
S Seneviratne, N Nicholls, D Easterling… - 2012 - academiccommons.columbia.edu
An extreme (weather or climate) event is generally defined as the occurrence of a value of a
weather or climate variable above (or below) a threshold value near the upper (or lower) …
weather or climate variable above (or below) a threshold value near the upper (or lower) …
A keystone microbial enzyme for nitrogen control of soil carbon storage
Agricultural and industrial activities have increased atmospheric nitrogen (N) deposition to
ecosystems worldwide. N deposition can stimulate plant growth and soil carbon (C) input …
ecosystems worldwide. N deposition can stimulate plant growth and soil carbon (C) input …
The aridity index under global warming
Aridity is a complex concept that ideally requires a comprehensive assessment of
hydroclimatological and hydroecological variables to fully understand anticipated changes …
hydroclimatological and hydroecological variables to fully understand anticipated changes …