Global Change and Carbon Cycle and Carbon Accumulation in Terrestrial Ecosystems

Author: Yu Gui-rui
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Publish Date: 2003-05-01
Features: This book systematically discusses the latest international academic research progress on global change, the carbon cycle and carbon accumulation in terrestrial ecosystems, and summarizes China's academic achievements in related research fields. Chapters 1-3 provide a concise introduction to the basic concepts and related scientific issues of global change, the global carbon cycle, and global warming, as well as the carbon cycle processes in terrestrial ecosystems. The purpose is to provide foundational knowledge and international academic updates for readers new to the field. Chapters 4-9 systematically summarize domestic and international research progress on carbon cycles and carbon accumulation by ecosystem type. Chapter 10 outlines methods for observing the carbon cycle and carbon flux in terrestrial ecosystems. Chapter 11 reviews the major achievements of China's research on carbon accumulation in terrestrial ecosystems. This book provides essential information on the state of domestic and international research for scientists and technicians engaged in global change and ecosystem carbon cycle studies. It serves as a reference for research and teaching personnel in fields such as global change science, ecology, geography, resource science, environmental science, as well as agriculture, forestry, and grassland science. It can also be used as a foundational textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in related disciplines.