Characterizing solute budgets of a tropical Andean páramo ecosystem

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Arízaga-Idrovo, V., Pesántez, J., Birkel, C., Peña, P., Mora, E., & Crespo, P. (2022). Characterizing solute budgets of a tropical Andean páramo ecosystem. Science of the Total Environment, 835, 155560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155560

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Viviana Arízaga-Idrovo, Juan Pesántez, Christian Birkel, Pablo Peña, Enma Mora, Patricio Crespo

Type: journal article
Journal: Science of The Total Environment
Volume / issue: Vol. 835 · pp. 155560
Published: 2022-08
Publisher: Elsevier BV
DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.155560
ISSN: print: 0048-9697
License: https://www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/; https://doi.org/10.15223/policy-017; https://doi.org/10.15223/policy-037; https://doi.org/10.15223/policy-012; https://doi.org/10.15223/policy-029; https://doi.org/10.15223/policy-004
Citations: 7
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Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This study investigates the solute budgets of a tropical Andean páramo ecosystem, focusing on the interactions between hydrology and biogeochemistry. Utilizing a combination of field measurements and modeling approaches, the research quantifies the contributions of various solutes to the overall nutrient dynamics within the ecosystem. The findings reveal significant variations in solute concentrations influenced by seasonal changes and land use practices, highlighting the importance of these factors in maintaining ecosystem health. This work contributes to a better understanding of nutrient cycling in high-altitude tropical environments and informs conservation strategies.

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