The impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems : report no. 3 of the IUFRO Task Force on Environmental Change

This book, which will be of interest to advanced students and researchers in forestry, tree physiology and ecology, climate change and pollution, includes 11 chapters which review what is known about the impacts of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems. Chapter: 1 (Page no: 1) The impact of CO2 and other greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems: an introduction. Author(s): Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. E. Karnosky, D. F. Ceulemans, R. Innes, J. L. Chapter: 2 (Page no: 17) Effects of greenhouse gases on the gas exchange of forest trees. Author(s): Eamus, D. Ceulemans, R. Chapter: 3 (Page no: 57) The impacts of greenhouse gases on antioxidants and foliar defence compounds. Author(s): Podila, G. K. Paolacci, A. R. Badiani, M. Chapter: 4 (Page no: 127) Above-ground growth responses of forest trees to elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Author(s): Medlyn, B. E. Rey, A. Barton, C. V. M. Forstreuter, M. Chapter: 5 (Page no: 147) Influence of CO2 on the growth and function of roots and root systems. Author(s): Kubiske, M. E. Godbold, D. L. Chapter: 6 (Page no: 193) Impacts of greenhouse gases on the phenology of forest trees. Author(s): Jach, M. E. Ceulemans, R. Murray, M. B. Chapter: 7 (Page no: 237) Effects of elevated CO2 on nutrient cycling in forests. Author(s): Johnson, D. W. Norby, R. J. Hungate, B. A. Chapter: 8 (Page no: 253) Impacts of interacting greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems. Author(s): Karnosky, D. F. Oksanen, E. Dickson, R. E. Isebrands, J. G. Chapter: 9 (Page no: 269) Modelling the impact of greenhouse gases on forests. Author(s): Magnani, F. Matteucci, G. Chapter: 10 (Page no: 297) FACE systems for studying the impacts of greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems. Author(s): Karnosky, D. F. Gielen, B. Ceulemans, R. Schlesinger, W. H. Norby, R. J. Oksanen, E. Matyssek, R. Hendrey, G. R. Chapter: 11 (Page no: 325) Knowledge gaps in the study of the impacts of elevated atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems. Author(s): Karnosky, D. F. Scarascia-Mugnozza, G. E. Ceulemans, R. Innes, J. L. Impact Of Co2 And Other Greenhouse Gases On Forest Ecosystems / G.e. Scarascia-mugnozza [and Others] -- Effects Of Greenhouse Gases On The Gas Exchange Of Forest Trees / D. Eamus And R. Ceulemans -- Impacts Of Greenhouse Gases On Antioxidants And Foliar Defence Compounds / G.k. Podila, A.r. Paolacci And M. Badiani -- Above-ground Growth Responses Of Forest Trees To Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Concentrations / B.e. Medlyn [and Others] -- Impacts Of Greenhouse Gases On The Phenology Of Forest Trees / M.e. Jach, R. Ceulemans And M.b. Murray -- Effects Of Elevated Co2 On Nutrient Cycling In Forests / D.w. Johnson, R.j. Norby And B.a. Hungate -- Impacts Of Interacting Greenhouse Gases On Forest Ecosystems / E.f. Karnosky [and Others] -- Modelling The Impacts Of Greenhouse Gases On Forests / F. Magnani And G. Matteucci -- Face Systems For Studying The Impacts Of Greenhouse Gases On Forest Ecosystems / D.f. Karnosky [and Others] -- Knowledge Gaps In The Study Of The Impacts Of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 And Other Greenhouse Gases On Forest Ecosystems / D.f. Karnosky [and Others]. Edited By David F. Karnosky ... [et Al.]. In Association With The International Union Of Forestry Researchorganizations (iufro). Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This book provides an authoritative review, written by expert world forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases on forest ecosystems. This book provides a review, written by international forest scientists, of what is known about the impact of elevated CO2 and other greenhouse gases, on forest ecosystems. Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) are increasing globally at a rate of about 1% or more annually.