Weathering by tree-root-associating fungi diminishes under simulated Cenozoic atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> decline

Trees dominate terrestrial biotic weathering of silicate minerals by converting solar energy into chemical energy that fuels roots and their ubiquitous nutrient-mobilising fungal symbionts. These biological activities regulate atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> concentrations ([CO<sub>2<...

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Main Authors: J. Quirk, J. R. Leake, S. A. Banwart, L. L. Taylor, D. J. Beerling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/11/321/2014/bg-11-321-2014.pdf