Stable Isotopes in Ecological Research

Rundel, P.W.; Ehleringer, J.R.; Nagy, K.A.

The analysis of stable isotope ratios represents one of the most exciting new technical advances in environmental sciences. In this book, leading experts offer the first survey of applications of stable isotope analysis to ecological research. Central topics are - plant physiology studies - food webs and animal metabolism - biogeochemical fluxes. Extensive coverage is given to natural isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and strontium in both terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Ecologists of diverse research interests, as well as agronomists, anthropologists, and geochemists will value this overview for its wealth of information on theoretical background, experimental approaches, and technical design of studies utilizing stable isotope ratios.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2011-09-17

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781461281276

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4612-3498-2

Dimensions: 244.0cm x170.0cm

Pages: 525.0