Jingyu Dai et al. study the role of tree allometry in maintaining a high carbon sequestration. They measure allometry in semi-arid forests using terrestrial laser scanning. They report that tree height as well as canopy area decline to varying degrees among individuals. They provide insights on how trees balance water consumption and carbon assimilation which enhances the survival rate of the forest trees.
- Jingyu Dai
- Hongyan Liu
- Zihan Jiang
