Similarity Between C, N and S Stable Isotope Profiles in European Spruce Forest Soils: Implications for the Use of delta super(34)S as a Tracer

Researchers examined data indicating the stable isotope systematics of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in soil samples collected from five European forest ecosystems. The sites considered in the project were situated along a North-South transect from Sweden to Italy. Evidence indicated that the behavio...

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Published inApplied geochemistry Vol. 18; no. 5; p. 765
Main Authors Novak, Martin, Buzek, Frantisek, Harrison, Anthony F, Prechova, Eva, Jackova, Iva, Fottova, Daniela
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2003
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Summary:Researchers examined data indicating the stable isotope systematics of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur in soil samples collected from five European forest ecosystems. The sites considered in the project were situated along a North-South transect from Sweden to Italy. Evidence indicated that the behavior of C, N, and S in Picea stands was similar in many ways. The current study effort tended to concentrate on S isotope profiles, which have been examined less actively than isotope profiles for C and N. Scientists found that the differences between isotope composition of the upper organic-rich soil horizon and the deeper sesquioxide-rich soil horizons can prove useful for identifying the source of SO sub(4) in streams draining forested lands.
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ISSN:0883-2927