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Plants with less chlorophyll: A global change perspective.

Lorenzo Genesio¹, Roberto Bassi², Franco Miglietta^1,3

¹Institute for Bioeconomy (IBE), National Research Council (CNR), Firenze, Italy.

Global Change Biology

|December 4, 2020

Summary

Reducing greenhouse gases may increase solar brightening. Low-chlorophyll plants offer a sustainable solution to increase Earth's reflectivity and manage solar radiation.

Keywords:

climate mitigation land surface albedo low-Chl plants solar brightening solar radiation management

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Climate Science
Agricultural Science
Environmental Science

Background:

Greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction may cause solar brightening due to decreased aerosols.
Increased solar irradiance can lead to warming, heatwaves, and higher atmospheric evaporative demand.
Effective solar radiation management strategies are crucial alongside GHG mitigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose low-chlorophyll plants as a sustainable method for solar radiation management.
To investigate the potential of altering surface albedo through plant selection.
To assess the feasibility and productivity of low-chlorophyll crops, orchards, and forests.

Main Methods:

Proposing the development of new plant varieties with reduced chlorophyll content.
Analyzing the impact of altered surface albedo on solar irradiance.
Examining strategies for cultivating highly productive, reflective plants.
Evaluating the mitigation potential and challenges of introducing these plants.

Main Results:

Low-chlorophyll plants can increase surface reflectance, potentially offsetting solar brightening.
These plants may be as productive as, or even more productive than, conventional green varieties.
The study discusses methods for developing and implementing these reflective plants.

Conclusions:

Low-chlorophyll plants present a realistic and sustainable approach to solar radiation management.
This strategy can complement GHG emission reductions to mitigate climate change impacts.
Further research and careful implementation are needed for agricultural and silvicultural integration.