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Research article
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13 Apr 2016
Research article |
| 13 Apr 2016
Mercury dynamics and mass balance in a subtropical forest, southwestern China
Ming Ma
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Dingyong Wang
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Chongqing Key Laboratory of Agricultural Resources and Environment, Chongqing 400715, China
Hongxia Du
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Tao Sun
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Zheng Zhao
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Yongmin Wang
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Shiqiang Wei
College of Resources and Environment, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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Short summary
Elevated atmospheric deposition in China is predicted to increase due to fast economic development. We quantified Hg dynamics on the forest field and measured fluxes and pools of Hg in litterfall, throughfall, stream water and forest soil in southwestern China, and found that forest field retention can prevent Hg from entering into the downstream aquatic ecosystems. However, any changes in the forest floor like deforestation or forestland degradation may strongly affect Hg budget of the region.
Elevated atmospheric deposition in China is predicted to increase due to fast economic...
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