Terrestrial dominance of organic matter in north temperate lakes (original) (raw)

2013, Global Biogeochemical Cycles

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This study investigates the role of terrestrial organic matter contributions to the organic matter pools in lakes and its implications for carbon cycling and food webs. It highlights that current models of carbon accumulation in terrestrial biomes significantly overestimate carbon sequestration by not considering surface waters in lake-rich areas. The paper provides empirical data from various lakes, emphasizing the significance of incorporating inland waters in understanding terrestrial carbon dynamics.