The incidence and severity of megafires are increasing as a consequence of global change. While the impacts of fires on tree physiology and ecosystem functioning are well studied, how smoke affects these processes is less clear. Here Orozco et al. report that wildfire smoke significantly reduces tree carbohydrate reserves and yields, revealing an overlooked consequence of wildfires.
- Jessica Orozco
- Paula Guzmán-Delgado
- Maciej A. Zwieniecki
