SOIL MOISTURE, SOIL TEMPERATURE, AND MICRO-GRADIENT CHANGE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CO2 EFFLUX IN THREE LAND TYPES

Abstract

Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide a variety of benefits, including flood control, water purification, and carbon storage. However, wetlands are also vulnerable to climate change, which can lead to drying, flooding, and changes in plant and animal communities. This study investigated the effects of climate change on the carbon dynamics of wetlands. The study found that soil moisture and temperature were the two most important factors affecting CO2 efflux from wetlands. As climate change progresses, it is likely that wetlands will become drier and warmer, which could lead to increased CO2 emissions. This could have significant implications for global climate change