Tropical forests can capture carbon

FORESTS hold the centrestage in climate change. They can reduce carbon emissions up to 10-20 per cent of what has been projected by 2050. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has said that the greatest potential for carbon capture exists within tropical forests.
Based on this assumption, there are plans to offset the build-up of atmospheric carbon dioxide by avoiding deforestation and encouraging afforestation in tropical regions. However, some findings have revealed that simply planting of trees will not do. Certain factors play a potential role in sustaining terrestrial ecosystems. A recent study brought to light one such factor