Spatial and seasonal contrasts of sedimentary organic matter in floodplain lakes of the central Amazon basin

In this study, we investigated the seasonal and spatial pattern of sedimentary organic matter (SOM) in five floodplain lakes of the central Amazon basin (Cabaliana, Janauaca, Canaçari, Mirituba and Curuai) which have different morphologies, hydrodynamics and vegetation coverages. Surface sediments w...

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Main Authors: R. L. Sobrinho, M. C. Bernardes, G. Abril, J.-H. Kim, C. I. Zell, J.-M. Mortillaro, T. Meziane, P. Moreira-Turcq, J. S. Sinninghe Damsté
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/13/467/2016/bg-13-467-2016.pdf