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The contribution of land photosynthesis to the stationary enrichment of18O in the atmosphere

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The stationary enrichment of18O in the earth's atmosphere (Dole-effect) does not result exclusively from respiration processes, but also from photosynthesis in transpiring plants. Using the global distribution patterns of relative humidity, photosynthetic activity and H2 18O concentration in precipitation water, the contribution of land photosynthesis to the Dole-effect is estimated to 8 ‰.

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Dongmann, G. The contribution of land photosynthesis to the stationary enrichment of18O in the atmosphere. Radiat Environ Biophys 11, 219–225 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01323191

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