| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162832 | Organic Geochemistry | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Bacteriohopanepolyol (BHP) content of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in a river to ocean transect was examined. ⺠The results reveal a sharp contrast in the structural diversity and abundance of BHPs in riverine and open ocean pelagic environments. ⺠The molecular fingerprint of BHPs indicates that hopanoids in riverine SPM are predominately derived from soil inputs. ⺠2-Methylhopanoids, putative markers for cyanobacteria, were detected in all samples except for the blue water marine stations. ⺠Terrigenous SPM had greater BHP concentration and structural diversity than marine SPM, indicating the potential importance of terrigenous BHPs to the marine sedimentary record.
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Authors
James P. Sáenz, Timothy I. Eglinton, Roger E. Summons,