Stress protection of Amazon trees, induced by climate warming, may alter atmosphere chemistry

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Jul 9, 2026, 5:00 pm47 pts
The Amazon rainforest is one of the largest carbon reservoirs on Earth. It is also the world's largest source of biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These carbon-based gases are naturally released by vegetation. They protect trees against various sources of stress, e.g., by mitigating oxidative stress…

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