Multiple studies demonstrate that increased atmospheric carbon dioxide levels directly impact forests and vegetative growth by stimulating photosynthesis and plant productivity, though these effects can be modulated by nutrient limitations and physiological changes.
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CO2 enhancement of forest productivity constrained by limited nitrogen availability.
2010 · cited by 374
Demonstrates that elevated carbon dioxide initially stimulates forest net primary productivity, though nutrient limitations can constrain the long-term response.
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Characteristics of free air carbon dioxide enrichment of a northern temperate mature forest.
2020 · cited by 23
Describes free-air carbon dioxide enrichment experiments on mature forests to study responses to elevated carbon dioxide levels.
Elevated CO2 alters relative belowground carbon investment for nutrient acquisition in a mature temperate forest
2025 · cited by 15
Finds that elevated carbon dioxide alters belowground carbon investment and nutrient acquisition in mature temperate forests.
Elevated Carbon Dioxide only Partly Alleviates the Negative Effects of Elevated Temperature on Potato Growth and Tuber Yield
2024 · cited by 5
Shows that elevated carbon dioxide increases photosynthesis and can enhance crop growth parameters such as tuber yields.
Crops and rising atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub>: friends or foes?
2025 · cited by 3
Notes that increased carbon dioxide stimulates photosynthesis and reduces stomatal conductance as part of the CO2 fertilization effect.
Elevated atmospheric CO2-induced reprogramming leads to decreased seed protein and nutritional quality in forest trees.
2025 · cited by 3
Reports that elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide alters the transcriptome, proteome, and seed nutritional quality in forest trees.
Elevated CO<sub>2</sub> Increases the Canopy Temperature of Mature Quercus robur (Pedunculate Oak).
2025 · cited by 2
Indicates that elevated carbon dioxide affects forest canopy temperature dynamics and stomatal conductance, altering the physical state of the forest.
Assessing the growth dynamics of alfalfa varieties (Medicago sativa cv. Bilensoy 80 and Nimet) response to varied carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations
2024 · cited by 2
Shows that higher carbon dioxide concentrations promote increased photosynthesis, leaf area, and biomass in plant varieties.