Changes in biogenic volatile organic compound emissions in response to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation

Vella, Ryan; Pozzer, Andrea; Forrest, Matthew; Lelieveld, Jos; Hickler, Thomas; Tost, Holger

doi:https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-20-4391-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-20-4391-2023

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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-20-4391-2023

© Author(s) 2023. This work is distributed under
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27 Oct 2023

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| 27 Oct 2023

Changes in biogenic volatile organic compound emissions in response to the El Niño–Southern Oscillation

Ryan Vella, Andrea Pozzer, Matthew Forrest, Jos Lelieveld, Thomas Hickler, and Holger Tost

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We investigated the effect of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) on biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions from plants. ENSO events can cause a significant increase in these emissions, which have a long-term impact on the Earth's atmosphere. Persistent ENSO conditions can cause long-term changes in vegetation, resulting in even higher BVOC emissions. We link ENSO-induced emission anomalies with driving atmospheric and vegetational variables.