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Biogenic hydrocarbons

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-003192

Biogenic hydrocarbons are naturally occurring compounds, including VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that are emitted from trees and vegetation. High VOC-emitting tree species such as eucalyptus can contribute to smog formation. Species-specific biogenic emission rates may be an important consideration in large-scale tree plantings, especially in areas with high ozone concentrations.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-003192
FieldEnvironment
SubjectAir
ReferencesHeat Island Effect Glossary
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-003192",
  "term": "Biogenic hydrocarbons",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Biogenic Hydrocarbons",
  "definition": "Biogenic hydrocarbons are naturally occurring compounds, including VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that are emitted from trees and vegetation. High VOC-emitting tree species such as eucalyptus can contribute to smog formation. Species-specific biogenic emission rates may be an important consideration in large-scale tree plantings, especially in areas with high ozone concentrations.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Heat Island Effect Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/biogenic-hydrocarbons/"
}

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