S. J. Tumber-Davila

This study quantifies the carbon loss from hurricanes in New England forests, showing that a single storm can emit 10+ years of annual carbon sequestration.

The paper analyzes continental-scale root data and finds widespread root bimodality, with secondary root biomass peaks deeper than 60cm, linked to soil nitrogen content and vegetation type.

The paper develops a method to predict global variations in rooting zone water storage capacity using vegetation activity and water deficit data, showing adaptation of rooting depth to hydroclimate and topography.