Publications by authors named "Idus Stinson"
Article Synopsis
- Tree canopies contribute to increased levels of mercury and methylmercury, but little is known about how methylmercury behaves in tree foliage over time.
- In a study spanning one growing season, researchers measured total mercury and methylmercury in the leaves of five American Beech trees in North Carolina.
- The study found that while total mercury in the foliage increased linearly over time, methylmercury levels varied among trees, with two showing high initial levels that later declined before rising again towards the end of the season, indicating foliage can accumulate methylmercury despite new growth.
