Halogens in pore water of peat bogs – the role of peat decomposition and dissolved organic matter

Halogens are strongly enriched in peat and peatlands and such they are one of their largest active terrestrial reservoir. The enrichment of halogens in peat is mainly attributed to the formation of organohalogens and climatically controlled humification processes. However, little is known about rele...

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Main Authors: H. Biester, D. Selimović, S. Hemmerich, M. Petri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/3/53/2006/bg-3-53-2006.pdf