Chlorine Distribution in Soil and Vegetation in Boreal Habitats along a Moisture Gradient from Upland Forest to Lake Margin Wetlands.

ABSTRACT: The assumed dominance of chloride (Cl^-) in terrestrial ecosystems is challenged by observations of extensive formation of organically bound Cl (Cl_org), resulting in large soil Cl storage and internal cycling. Yet, little is known about the spatial distribution of Cl in ecosystems. We quantified patterns of Cl distribution in different habitats along a boreal hillslope moisture gradient ranging from relatively dry upland coniferous forests to wet discharge areas dominated by alder. We confirmed that dry habitats are important for Cl storage but found that Cl pools tended to be larger in moist and wet habitats. The storage of Cl_org was less important in wet habitats, suggesting a shift in the balance between soil chlorination and dechlorination rates. Cl conc

SUBMITTER: Svensson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399286 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature