Peat formation conditions and peat properties: a study of two ombrotrophic bogs in Latvia
2010
Kuske, E., University of Latvia, Riga (Latvia). Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences | Silamikele, I., University of Latvia, Riga (Latvia). Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences | Kalnina, L., University of Latvia, Riga (Latvia). Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences | Klavins, M., University of Latvia, Riga (Latvia). Faculty of Geography and Earth Sciences
The studies of peat botanical composition and formation conditions have been carried out in two ombrotrophic bogs in Latvia. Despite the small distance between studied bogs, due to a much differing character of peat development processes, the peat in two selected bogs demonstrate significantly different properties. In this study pollen and pea botanical composition analysis has been used for study of the peat formation process and estimation of peat age. This approach provides better understanding of the properties of peat and bog development processes and their relation to decomposition processes of the living organic matter.
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