Acclimation of phenology relieves leaf longevity constraints in deciduous forests
L. Marques, K. Hufkens, C. Bigler, T. W. Crowther, C. M. Zohner, B. D. Stocker
The paper shows that phenological acclimation allows deciduous forests to overcome leaf longevity constraints, leading to increased CO2 uptake over time.
bioRxiv · Jan 17, 2022 · PreprintEcology