Electronic Resource
Bradford, West Yorkshire
:
Emerald
Management of environmental quality
14 (2003), S. 82-98
ISSN:
1477-7835
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
In this work we will discuss the suitability of carbon isotope analysis in plants for the assessment of environmental changes and their effects on crops and natural systems. For C3 species, carbon isotope composition (d13C) of plant tissues constitutes an integrated record of the miscellaneous climatic and physiological factors that affect carbon assimilation and/or stomatal conductance. Here we present a literature review on the relationship between different environmental parameters and d13C in both herbaceous plants and trees, including some examples and case studies. We will also consider the applicability of some of these relationships in palaeoecological studies, as well as for the assessment of climate change dynamics and its implications. Major advantages and limitations of this technique are further discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14777830310460405
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