Biomarkers for Terrestrial Plants and Climate

K. H. Freeman; R. D. Pancost

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-095975-7.01028-7

Biomarkers for Terrestrial Plants and Climate

K. H. Freeman^*, R. D. Pancost

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Abstract

Long-chain n-alkyl compounds are major components of epicuticular waxes from the leaves of vascular plants. These compounds include n-alkanes, n-alkanols, n-alkanoic acids, and wax esters and are associated with cuticle, a multilayered structure on the exterior of leaves and fruits. Cuticle has multiple functions that include a primary role protecting against moisture loss. It also provides exterior strength and stiffness and these properties can vary with composition and environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Treatise on Geochemistry: Second Edition
Publisher	JAI-Elsevier Science Inc
Pages	395-416
Number of pages	22
Volume	12
ISBN (Print)	9780080983004
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-095975-7.01028-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Nov 2013

Keywords

Carbon isotope signatures
Higher plants biomarkers
Lipid-leaf fractionation factors
Soil and lake microbial lipids
Terrestrial paleoclimate

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