Calling all tropical dry forest enthusiasts! Please consider submiting an abstract for our proposed session on seasonally dry tropical forests...
Information for submission can be found here (DEADLINE: AUGUST 5th): https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm15/preliminaryview.cgi/Session7886.html Session Description: Seasonally dry tropical forests (SDTF) once accounted for over 40% of all tropical forests, and differ from tropical rainforests in their biogeochemistry, hydrology, and ecology due to the presence of long dry seasons with little rainfall. Historically, STDF have not received as much scientific attention as rainforests. However, because of their large areal extent, high potential for carbon sequestration, and increasing vulnerability to climate and land use change, a growing number of studies have been directed toward quantifying the intersection between SDTF processes and the physical environment. In this session we highlight recent progress in our understanding of STDFs through both empirical research and modeling. We welcome contributions on all topics related to SDTF ecology, especially including: physiological mechanisms for coping with seasonal and long- term drought, biogeochemical cycling, phenology, plant functional types, belowground processes, and interactions between vegetation and the climate, as well as feedback from management strategies. Thanks! Jennifer Powers, David Medvigy, Arturo Sanchez-Azofeife and Xue Feng
