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Secondary aerosol formation from stress-induced biogenic emissions and possible climate feedbacks |
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Th. F. Mentel, E. Kleist, S. Andres, M. Maso, T. Hohaus, A. Kiendler-Scharr, Y. Rudich, M. Springer, R. Tillmann, R. Uerlings, A. Wahner, J. Wildt |
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Artikel
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Englisch
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1680-7316
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In: Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics ; 13, no. 17 ; Nr. 13, no. 17 (2013-09-03), S.8755-8770 |
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250085669
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Publikation (Nr.) |
copernicus.org/acp-13-8755-2013.pdf |
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Zusammenfassung |
Atmospheric aerosols impact climate by scattering and absorbing solar
radiation and by acting as ice and cloud condensation nuclei. Biogenic
secondary organic aerosols (BSOAs) comprise an important component of
atmospheric aerosols. Biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) emitted by
vegetation are the source of BSOAs. Pathogens and insect attacks, heat waves
and droughts can induce stress to plants that may impact their BVOC
emissions, and hence the yield and type of formed BSOAs, and possibly their
climatic effects. This raises questions of whether stress-induced changes in
BSOA formation may attenuate or amplify effects of climate change. In this
study we assess the potential impact of stress-induced BVOC emissions on
BSOA formation for tree species typical for mixed deciduous and Boreal
Eurasian forests. We studied the photochemical BSOA formation for plants
infested by aphids in a laboratory setup under well-controlled conditions
and applied in addition heat and drought stress. The results indicate that
stress conditions substantially modify BSOA formation and yield. Stress-induced
emissions of sesquiterpenes, methyl salicylate, and C17-BVOCs
increase BSOA yields. Mixtures including these compounds exhibit BSOA yields
between 17 and 33%, significantly higher than mixtures containing mainly
monoterpenes (4–6% yield). Green leaf volatiles suppress SOA formation,
presumably by scavenging OH, similar to isoprene. By classifying emission
types, stressors and BSOA formation potential, we discuss possible climatic
feedbacks regarding aerosol effects. We conclude that stress situations for
plants due to climate change should be considered in climate–vegetation
feedback mechanisms. |
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