Yongguang Zhang

Nov 25, 2024 | nature.com | Yongguang Zhang |Weimin Ju |Linsheng Wu

AbstractSolar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) serves as a valuable proxy for photosynthesis. The TROPOspheric Monitoring Instrument (TROPOMI) aboard the Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission offers nearly global coverage with a fine spectral resolution for reliable SIF retrieval. However, the present satellite-derived SIF datasets are accessible only at coarse spatial resolutions, constraining its applications at fine scales.

Jun 21, 2024 | nature.com | Xiaoyue Wang |Constantin M. Zohner |Josep Peñuelas |Yuyu Zhou |Zhiyao Tang |Jianyang Xia | +5 more

AbstractUnderstanding the sensitivity of spring leaf-out dates to temperature (ST) is integral to predicting phenological responses to climate warming and the consequences for global biogeochemical cycles. While variation in ST has been shown to be influenced by local climate adaptations, the impact of biodiversity remains unknown.

May 21, 2024 | nature.com | Jinlei Li |Linsheng Wu |Ning Xu |Dayang Zhao |Peng Wang |Wei Li | +2 more

AbstractThe sequestration of atmospheric CO2 through plant photosynthesis helps to mitigate climate change while providing other ecological benefits. However, heat and drought stress can limit plant growth and thus the mitigation potential of vegetation, particularly in drylands. Here we present a photosynthetically active radiative cooling film that decreases the ambient air temperature, minimizes the level of water evaporation and increases photosynthesis in dryland plants.

May 14, 2024 | nature.com | Tingzhou Yang |Yongguang Zhang

AbstractThe accelerating adoption of electric vehicles supports the transition to a more sustainable transport sector. However, the retiring of many electric vehicles over the next decade poses a sustainability challenge, particularly due to the lack of recycling of end-of-life batteries.