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February 12, 2014

Tree roots in the mountains 'acted like a thermostat' for millions of years
Oxford, UK (SPX) Feb 12, 2014
For the first time, scientists have discovered how tree roots in the mountains may play an important role in controlling long-term global temperatures. Researchers from Oxford and Sheffield Universities have found that temperatures affect the thickness of the leaf litter and organic soil layers, as well as the rate at which the tree roots grow. In a warmer world, this means that tree roots are more likely to grow into the mineral layer of the soil, breaking down rock into component parts which wil ... read more

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