Maize production on peatland (IMAGE) UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Caption Growing crops such as maize on peatland degrades these carbon-rich wetlands and results in signficant greenhouse gas emissions. Credit Ross Morrison Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.