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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-19-4415-2022
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https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-19-4415-2022
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the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Research article
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Research article |
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Internal tree cycling and atmospheric archiving of mercury: examination with concentration and stable isotope analyses
David S. McLagan
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Institute of Geoecology, Technische Universität Braunschweig,
Braunschweig, 38106, Germany
Department of Physical & Environmental Sciences, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, M1C1A4, Canada
School of Environmental Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L3J6, Canada
Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, K7L3N6, Canada
Harald Biester
Institute of Geoecology, Technische Universität Braunschweig,
Braunschweig, 38106, Germany
Tomas Navrátil
Institute of Geology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, 117 20, Czech Republic
Stephan M. Kraemer
Department for Environmental Geosciences, Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
Lorenz Schwab
Department for Environmental Geosciences, Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science, University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Tree rings recording historical atmospheric mercury: A review of progresses and challenges X. Liu et al. 10.1080/10643389.2023.2250706
- Tree Rings Mercury Controlled by Atmospheric Gaseous Elemental Mercury and Tree Physiology H. Peng et al. 10.1021/acs.est.4c05662
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Short summary
Spruce and larch trees are effective archiving species for historical atmospheric mercury using growth rings of bole wood. Mercury stable isotope analysis proved an effective tool to characterise industrial mercury signals and assess mercury uptake pathways (leaf uptake for both wood and bark) and mercury cycling within the trees. These data detail important information for understanding the mercury biogeochemical cycle particularly in forest systems.
Spruce and larch trees are effective archiving species for historical atmospheric mercury using...
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