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Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration.
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Mukund Palat Rao, carbon cycle scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University
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Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration.
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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT · 4h 7m ago
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Why
Researchers found trees stopped growing months before the point in the year at which photosynthesis stopped.
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This study suggests that current models may overestimate future forest carbon sequestration, potentially reducing forests' anticipated role in combating climate change as a carbon sink.
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- Health & Science4h 7m agoA new study indicates that trees may store less planet-heating carbon than anticipated, as photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.Open article
- Health & Science4h 7m agoA study suggests trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth.Open article