Anthropogenic impacts on lowland tropical peatland biogeochemistry
Tropical peatlands store around one-sixth of the global peatland carbon pool (105
gigatonnes), equivalent to 30% of the carbon held in rainforest vegetation. Deforestation …
gigatonnes), equivalent to 30% of the carbon held in rainforest vegetation. Deforestation …
Degradation of Southeast Asian tropical peatlands and integrated strategies for their better management and restoration
About half of the world's tropical peatlands occur in Southeast (SE) Asia, where they serve
as a major carbon (C) sink. Nearly 80% of natural peatlands in this region have been …
as a major carbon (C) sink. Nearly 80% of natural peatlands in this region have been …
Drainage increases CO2 and N2O emissions from tropical peat soils
Tropical peatlands are vital ecosystems that play an important role in global carbon storage
and cycles. Current estimates of greenhouse gases from these peatlands are uncertain as …
and cycles. Current estimates of greenhouse gases from these peatlands are uncertain as …
Fate of methane in canals draining tropical peatlands
Tropical wetlands and freshwaters are major contributors to the growing atmospheric
methane (CH4) burden. Extensive peatland drainage has lowered CH4 emissions from peat …
methane (CH4) burden. Extensive peatland drainage has lowered CH4 emissions from peat …
Microorganisms, their residues, and soil carbon storage under a continuous maize crop** system with eight years of variable residue retention
X Zhu, H ** an environmentally-wise alternative to established oil palm monoculture in tropical peatlands?
Tropical peatlands in Southeast Asia are important ecosystems that play a crucial role in
global biogeochemical cycles, with a potential for strong climate feedback loops. The …
global biogeochemical cycles, with a potential for strong climate feedback loops. The …