Seasonal variations of monoterpene emissions from coniferous trees of different ages in Korea.
Seasonal variations of emission rates and compositions from coniferous species were measured under controlled conditions using a vegetation enclosure method. Total emission rates and compositions of monoterpene compounds from young and adult trees in different seasons were compared. It was found that the total emission rates and the components of monoterpene varied significantly with tree species, age, and season. Total emissions from C. japonica and P. koraiensis were higher for older trees than for younger trees; however, significantly higher emissions were found from younger trees for C. obtusa. Higher monoterpene emission rates from each plant were found in spring and summer compared with autumn and winter emissions.
Kim
Jo-Chun
JC
Department of Environmental Engineering, Innovative Environmental Technology Centre, Konkuk University, Seoul 143-701, South Korea. jckim@konkuk.ac.kr
Kim
Ki-Joon
KJ
Kim
Deug-Soo
DS
Han
Jin-Seok
JS
D007723:Korea; D039821:Monoterpenes / Q000032:analysis*; D012621:Seasons; D013696:Temperature; D064028:Tracheophyta / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification / Q000254:growth & development*
D039821:Monoterpenes