Ans?tze zur regionalen Quantifizierung von Methan aus Pflanzen

摘要

Background Methane as a gas influencing our climate is of high importance according to the Kyoto-Protocol. The more precisely we can determine anthropogenic and biogenic sources, the more effective measures we can take to reduce the gas. Direct emission of methane from plants apparently contributes significantly to the total emission but has not been accounted for in emission balances until now. Methods A model was created to calculate methane emission for a short time period in regional resolution for Lower Austria and to relate the results to known literature. Results and Discussion First model results suggest that the amount of methane released from plants in relation to emissions from other known sources are of importance. Perspectives The uncertainties associated with both measurements and quantification require reduction by further research.