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Organic carbon dynamics in mangrove ecosystems: a review
Kristensen, E.; Bouillon, S.; Dittmar, T.; Marchand, C. (2008). Organic carbon dynamics in mangrove ecosystems: a review. Aquat. Bot. 89(2): 201-219. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2007.12.005
In: Aquatic Botany. Elsevier Science: Tokyo; Oxford; New York; London; Amsterdam. ISSN 0304-3770; e-ISSN 1879-1522
Peer reviewed article  
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Trefwoorden
    Biological production > Primary production
    Chemical reactions > Degradation > Biodegradation
    Chemistry > Geochemistry > Biogeochemistry
    Cycles > Chemical cycles > Geochemical cycle > Biogeochemical cycle > Nutrient cycles > Carbon cycle
    Exports
    Food webs
    Forests
    Imports
    Litter
    Mangroves
    Organic matter > Carbon > Organic carbon
    Marien/Kust
Author keywords
    mangrove forest; carbon dynamics; import; export; biogeochemistry; burial
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  • Kristensen, E.
  • Bouillon, S.
  • Dittmar, T.
  • Marchand, C.
Abstract
    Our current knowledge on production, composition, transport, pathways and transformations of organic carbon in tropical mangrove environments is reviewed and discussed. Organic carbon entering mangrove foodwebs is either produced autochthonously or imported by tides and/or rivers. Mangrove litter and benthic microalgae are usually the most important autochthonous carbon sources. Depending on local conditions, phytoplankton and seagrass detritus imported with tides may represent a significant supplementary carbon input. Litter handling by the fauna not only affects microbial carbon transformations, but also the amount of organic carbon available for export. Most mangrove detritus that enters the sediment is degraded by microorganisms. Aerobic respiration and anaerobic sulfate reduction are usually considered the most important microbial respiration processes, but recent evidence suggests that iron respiration may be important in mangrove sediments as well. Organic carbon that escapes microbial degradation is stored in sediments and in some mangrove ecosystems, organic-rich sediments may extend to several meters depth. Many mangrove forests also lose a significant fraction of their net primary production to coastal waters. Large differences occur between mangrove forests with respect to litter production and export. Mangrove-derived DOC is also released into the water column and can add to the total organic carbon export. Numerous compounds have been characterized from mangrove tissues, including carbohydrates, amino acids, lignin-derived phenols, tannins, fatty acids, triterpenoids and n-alkanes. Many of these may, together with stable isotopes, exhibit a strong source signature and are potentially useful tracers of mangrove-derived organic matter. Our knowledge on mangrove carbon dynamics has improved considerably in recent years, but there are still significant gaps and shortcomings. These are emphasized and relevant research directions are suggested.
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