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Vanessa Götz is a PhD student engaged in research focused on the importance of deep roots in Arctic plant ecosystems with respect to carbon-climate feedback due to thawing permafrost soils. Her work involves investigating the often-overlooked underground biomass of Arctic plants, particularly in northern Alaska, where she participates in a long-term warming experiment near the Toolik Field Station. Given that 80% of Arctic plant biomass is situated belowground, Götz emphasizes the crucial role that these deep roots play in carbon cycling, especially as climate change accelerates permafrost thaw. Through her research, she aims to uncover how Arctic plant roots influence decomposition and carbon cycling, thereby enhancing the understanding of environmental changes in this sensitive region.
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