Spatial Patterns and Mechanisms for Terrestrial Ecosystem Carbon Fluxes in the Northern Hemisphere

Focusing on the intricate relationship between climate patterns and ecosystem carbon fluxes, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of how temperature and precipitation influence carbon dynamics across latitudes, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. It clarifies the spatial patterns of gross primary production, ecosystem respiration, and net ecosystem production, emphasizing the significant carbon uptake in subtropical forests of the East Asian monsoon region. This challenges existing notions about carbon sink regions and enhances understanding of global carbon budgets.