Nitrogen limitation constrains sustainability of ecosystem response to CO2
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Enhanced plant biomass accumulation in response to elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration could dampen the future rate of increase in CO2 levels and associated climate warming. However, it is unknown whether CO2-induced stimulation of plant growth and biomass accumulation will be sustained or whether limited nitrogen availability constrains greater plant growth in a CO2-enriched world.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Biodiversity and ecosystem stability in a decade-long grassland experiment
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A long-term experimental field test of the biodiversity and ecosystem stability hypothesis is presented. The results have shown that the reliable, efficient and sustainable supply of some foods, biofuels and ecosystem services can be enhanced by the use of biodiversity.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2006
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Plant diversity enhances ecosystem responses to elevated CO2 and nitrogen deposition
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Research is presented concerning the influence which plant composition and diversity has on the enhancement of biomass in conditions of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide or nitrogen levels.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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