Student New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
My study explores the biophysical transport of methane emissions from trees and cypress knees in forest ecosystems. The results show that cypress knees, which have not been well studied, had higher emissions than trees. This indicates that they are an important source of this potent gas and deserve more attention.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand methane emissions from forest ecosystems and the implications of seasonal change on the planet.
Upon completion, participants will be able to know that a radioactive noble gas, radon is a helpful approach to studying methane emissions from forest ecosystems.
Upon completion, participants will be able to learn how small woody formations, cypress knees are contributing to global climate change by their high methane emission rates.
