Baskett Forest News Today

Trees play an important part in combating climate change, but Missouri could see drier conditions in coming years. A study seeks to understand the correlation between droughts and forest efficiency.

In a new study, University of Missouri researcher Jeffrey Wood introduces the “ecosystem wilting point” concept, which explains how whole forests respond to drought. Wood and his research team found that when forests reach their ecosystem wilting point, they are less able to function properly, which includes their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. To learn

New research introduces a concept called the "ecosystem wilting point," which explains how whole forests respond to drought.