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Trace gas fluxes from tidal salt marsh soils: implications for carbon–sulfur biogeochemistry
Margaret Capooci
Department of Plant and Soil Science,
University of Delaware, 152 Townsend Hall,
531 South College Ave., Newark, DE, USA
Department of Plant and Soil Science,
University of Delaware, 152 Townsend Hall,
531 South College Ave., Newark, DE, USA
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Tidal salt marsh soil emits greenhouse gases, as well as sulfur-based gases, which play roles in global climate but are not well studied as they are difficult to measure. Traditional methods of measuring these gases worked relatively well for carbon dioxide, but less so for methane, nitrous oxide, carbon disulfide, and dimethylsulfide. High variability of trace gases complicates the ability to accurately calculate gas budgets and new approaches are needed for monitoring protocols.
Tidal salt marsh soil emits greenhouse gases, as well as sulfur-based gases, which play roles in...
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