Publications by authors named "Vinicius Augusto Morais"
Article Synopsis
- Ecosystem management and restoration can boost carbon storage, but knowledge gaps about soil organic carbon (SOC) in specific ecosystems challenge effective climate policies.
- The paper analyzes SOC stock variability in Brazil's main grassy ecosystems and compiles a comprehensive dataset from 182 studies, including soil properties and carbon stocks across various locations.
- Findings reveal that subtropical grasslands have the highest SOC stocks, while other ecosystems like the Cerrado and Amazon are notable for their subsurface carbon levels, with implications for Brazil's greenhouse gas inventory.
Savannas contribute to ca. 30 % of the total terrestrial net primary productivity and are responsible for significant carbon storage. Savannas in South America are mostly found within the Cerrado Domain, which is very threatened and presents remarkable carbon pools.
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