Publications by authors named "Pamela Alessandra Baur"
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- Reed-dominated wetlands are recognized as effective carbon sinks, but the effects of drought on these ecosystems remain under-explored.
- A study at Lake Neusiedl over 4.5 years revealed significant changes in greenhouse gas emissions due to drought, including a 76% decrease in methane emissions and a fluctuating pattern in carbon dioxide emissions.
- Drought conditions caused the reed belt to dry out, initially fostering reed growth and increased photosynthesis, but ultimately disconnected the ecosystem from the lake and transformed it into a notable carbon source by 2022.
Methane (CH) emissions via ebullition contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions from freshwater bodies. According to the literature, the ebullition pathway may even be the most important pathway in some cases, particularly in shallow lakes. Ebullition rates are not often estimated because of the high uncertainty associated with episodic releases, leading to difficulties in their determination.
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