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Title: | Impacts of warming on tropical lowland rainforests | Authors: | Corlett, R.T. | Issue Date: | Nov-2011 | Citation: | Corlett, R.T. (2011-11). Impacts of warming on tropical lowland rainforests. Trends in Ecology and Evolution 26 (11) : 606-613. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2011.06.015 | Abstract: | Before the end of this century, tropical rainforests will be subject to climatic conditions that have not existed anywhere on Earth for millions of years. These forests are the most species-rich ecosystems in the world and play a crucial role in regulating carbon and water feedbacks in the global climate system; therefore, it is important that the probable impacts of anthropogenic climate change are understood. However, the recent literature shows a striking range of views on the vulnerability of tropical rainforests, from least to most concern among major ecosystems. This review, which focuses on the impact of rising temperatures, examines the evidence for and against high vulnerability, identifies key research needs for resolving current differences and suggests ways of mitigating or adapting to potential impacts. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. | Source Title: | Trends in Ecology and Evolution | URI: | http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/102468 | ISSN: | 01695347 | DOI: | 10.1016/j.tree.2011.06.015 |
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