Analysis of glyoxal concentrations among a deciduous forest canopy

Abstract

This study demonstrated a clear distinction between the observed concentrations of glyoxal above a deciduous forest canopy when compared with concentrations collected below the canopy. Further directions for research could include the quantitative identification of factors such as ambient air mixing patterns, differences in isoprene production rates, and studies on UV radiation and aerosols within the canopy, all of which may relate to the observed discrepancy between above and below canopy measurements. Other work could could focus on further model development to calculate the concentrations of glyoxal one would anticipate seeing in different types of canopies and at different levels of the canopy itself.