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Beaver impoundments modify the structure of river reaches and lead to changes in ecosystem function and biogeochemical processes. Here, we assessed the changes in dissolved organic matter (DOM) quality and the biodegradation patterns in a set of beaver systems across Sweden. As the effect of beaver impoundments might be transient and local, we compared DOM quality and biodegradability of both pond and upstream sections of differentially aged beaver systems. Newly established dams shifted the sources and DOM biodegradability patterns. In particular, humic-like DOM, most likely leached from surrounding soils, characterized upstream sections of new beaver impoundments. In contrast, autochthonous and processed compounds, with both higher biodegradation rates and a broader spectrum of reactivities, differentiated DOM in ponds. DOM in recently established ponds seemed to be more humic and less processed compared to older ponds, but system idiosyncrasies determined by catchment particularities influenced this ageing effect.

Nyckelord

Beaver; Ponds; Dissolved organic matter; Biodegradability

Publicerad i

Hydrobiologia
2017, volym: 793, nummer: 1, sidor: 135-148
Utgivare: SPRINGER

SLU författare

Associerade SLU-program

Sjöar och vattendrag

Globala målen (SDG)

SDG15 Ekosystem och biologisk mångfald

UKÄ forskningsämne

Miljö- och naturvårdsvetenskap
Multidisciplinär geovetenskap

Publikationens identifierare

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-016-2766-y

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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/82674