Synopses & Reviews
Stable isotopes are used extensively in all areas of ecology: in studying metabolic processes, to monitor nitrogen turnover in soil, to look at pollution in rainwater, to trace elements through ecosystems, etc. This book, written by two of the leading researchers in the field, will explain the background to stable isotope methodology and discuss the use of the methods in varying ecological situations.
An ideal resource for all ecologists using or seeking to use isotopes in their research.
A complete guide to the methods, the theory behind them and their advantages and disadvantages.
Adopts an ecosystem approach - unlike the competition.
Synopsis
Stable isotopes are used extensively in all areas of ecology: in studying metabolic processes, to monitor nitrogen turnover in soil, to look at pollution in rainwater, to trace elements through ecosystems, etc. This book, written by two of the leading researchers in the field, explains the background to stable isotope methodology and discuss the use of the methods in varying ecological situations.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-299) and index.
Table of Contents
Sources Of Variation In The Stable Isotopic Composition Of Plants.
Nitrogen Isotope Studies In Forest Ecosystems.
Pollution Studies Using Stable Isotopes.
Tracing The Diets Of Fossil Animals Using Stable Isotopes.
CO2, CO And CH4 In The Atmosphere: Abundance And Isotopic Composition.
The Use Of Stable Isotopes For The Study Of Gaseous Nitrogen Species In Marine Environments.
Stable Isotope Ratios As Tracers In Marine Aquatic Food Webs.
Stable Isotopes In The Study Of Marine Chemosynthetic-Based Ecosystems.
Physiology Of Isotope Fractionation In Algae And Cyanobacteria.
The Use Of Stable Carbon Isotopes To Study Microbial Processes In Estuaries.
Compound Specific Approaches Using Stable Isotopes