Abstract
Whether Amazonia is a carbon-dioxide source or sink has a significant effect on estimates of the global carbon budget. On an annual basis, El Nino, and its influence on precipitation in the region, seems to be a controlling factor.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 619-620 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Nature |
Volume | 396 |
Issue number | 6712 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Dec 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |