Effects of water level alteration on carbon cycling in peatlands

Effects of water level alteration on carbon cycling in peatlands

Globally, peatlands play an important role in the carbon (C) cycle. High water level is a key factor in maintaining C storage in peatlands, but water levels are vulnerable to climate change and anthropogenic disturbance. This review examines literature related to the effects of water level alteratio...

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Main Authors: Yehui Zhong, Ming Jiang, Beth A. Middleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 2020-12-01
Series:Ecosystem Health and Sustainability
Subjects:
peatlands
carbon cycling
climate change
anthropogenic disturbance
water level
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2020.1806113

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20964129.2020.1806113

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