Dinâmica do carbono e suas relações com funcionalidade e diversidade em florestas tropicais Brasileiras extra-Amazônicas

Abstract

Climate change significantly alters the carbon cycle and affects the ability of tropical forests to sustain essential ecosystem services. These ecosystems, which hold a substantial share of global biomass, face increasing pressures related to rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and higher tree mortality rates. In this context, functional traits and functional diversity play a central role, as they influence forest productivity, resilience, and stability under environmental disturbances. This study aims to understand how these factors shape carbon stocks and storage in tropical forests, thereby advancing knowledge on ecosystem functioning and supporting conservation and sustainable management strategies.