Stable-carbon isotope variability in tree foliage and wood. [Iunipeus; Pinus edulis]

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Ecology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6985230

Leavitt, S W; Long, A

This study documents variation of stable-carbon isotope ratios (/sup 13/C//sup 12/C) in trees of genera Juniperus and Pinus under field conditions. Results are from cellulose analysis on leaves, twigs, and wood from a number of localities in the southwestern US. Substantial variability, typically 1-3%, exists among leaves, within wood (radially, vertically, circumferentially), and between individuals at a site. These results may help guide sampling in tracer-type studies with stable-carbon isotope ratios and aid in the interpretation of isotopic results from such studies.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6985230
• Journal Information: Ecology; (United States), Journal Name: Ecology; (United States) Vol. 67:4; ISSN ECOLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

553006* -- Agriculture & Food Technology-- Other Agricultural Applications-- (1987-)
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
CARBON
CARBON 12
CARBON 13
CARBON ISOTOPES
CONIFERS
ELEMENTS
EVEN-EVEN NUCLEI
EVEN-ODD NUCLEI
ISOTOPE RATIO
ISOTOPES
LEAVES
LIGHT NUCLEI
NATURAL OCCURRENCE
NONMETALS
NUCLEI
PINES
PLANTS
STABLE ISOTOPES
TREE RINGS
TREES