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  • Biogeochemistry
  • Ecotoxicology

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  • Mercury (Hg) is a biotoxic element biomagnifying in food chains, negatively impacting ecosystems.
  • Forest mercury (Hg) flux and reserves significantly influence its biogeochemical cycle.
  • Limited temporal and spatial monitoring hinders comprehensive understanding of mercury distribution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methods for measuring mercury concentration and isotope ratios in tree rings.
  • To assess the application of tree rings as bio-monitors for reconstructing historical mercury trends.
  • To explore the potential of mercury isotope ratios in atmospheric mercury reconstruction and biogeochemical studies.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of mercury concentration in tree tissues (root, leaf, bark).
  • Measurement of mercury isotope ratios in tree rings.
  • Review of existing methodologies for mercury analysis and reconstruction.

Main Results:

  • Tree rings serve as effective archives for historical mercury variations.
  • Analysis of tree ring mercury concentration allows for the reconstruction of past mercury trends.
  • Mercury isotope ratios provide insights into mercury biogeochemical characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Tree rings are valuable bio-monitors for understanding past environmental mercury dynamics.
  • Mercury isotope analysis holds significant potential for reconstructing atmospheric mercury and its biogeochemical cycling.
  • Further research is needed to fully leverage mercury isotope ratios in environmental studies.