Divergence in isoprenoid emissions among subtropical broadleaf trees: linking photosynthesis, leaf economics, and volatile defense for forest management
Yimiao Mao, Hang Yao, Yali Yuan, Chao Yu, Meiling Wang, Fei Ding, Guomo Zhou, Zhihong Sun · 2026
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Mao and colleagues studied in 2026 why subtropical broadleaf trees release very different scent chemicals. The team measured seven tree species from distinct lineages using cut branches in controlled settings. They combined gas analysis with measures of photosynthesis, meaning how leaves turn light into food, and with leaf traits.
Trees fell into two camps based on which chemical dominated their emissions. Trees rich in isoprene showed higher photosynthesis rates and stronger electron transport, the flow that powers food making. Trees rich in monoterpenes had heavier leaves and relied more on stored chemicals released for defence. Emission profiles tracked leaf weight and photosynthetic capacity closely across species. The authors suggest future emission models should include leaf weight and electron transport as inputs. That change would sharpen forecasts of forest emissions under climate change.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Yimiao Mao, Hang Yao, Yali Yuan, Chao Yu, Meiling Wang, Fei Ding, Guomo Zhou, Zhihong Sun |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 65 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |