Tracing the source of sedimentary organic carbon in the Loess Plateau of China: An integrated elemental ratio, stable carbon signatures, and radioactive isotopes approach
The source of erosion-induced soil carbon was identified via 13C and C/N ratio. We assess relative contributions of soil carbon from different land use types. The young forest dominates the supply of surface sedimentary carbon. Soil water content and pH affects the distribution pattern of deposited SOC.