| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162796 | Organic Geochemistry | 2012 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Isobathic transect off southwest Africa studied. ⺠n-Alkanes as a proxy for continental vegetation and climate conditions. ⺠Southward trend: increasing chain length, less negative carbon isotope composition. ⺠Alkane characteristics reflect changing contribution of different plants (C3 vs. C4). ⺠C4 contribution correlates with precipitation and aridity in potential catchments.
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Authors
Angela Vogts, Enno SchefuÃ, Tanja Badewien, Jürgen Rullkötter,