Linking Land and Water: Dissolved Organic Matter Characterization, Dynamics and Biogeochemical Cycling in a Changing World
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Water".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2027 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: dissolved organic matter; particulate organic matter; riparian zone; PARAFAC fluorescence; soil hydrology; water quality; watershed management
Interests: water quality; high resolution sensor calibration; hydro and biogeochemical modelling; sensitivity and uncertainty analysis; dissolved nutrients; dissolved organic matter
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) is a central and dynamic component of aquatic ecosystems, acting as a key regulator for carbon, energy and nutrient transfer. DOM links terrestrial and aquatic environments, with the riparian zone interface as an important conduit for DOM composition, transformation and retention. As a highly mobile and reactive pool, DOM fuels microbial metabolism, contributes to carbon sequestration and represents a source of CO₂ through mineralization.
In the light of Anthropocene challenges, DOM dynamics are increasingly altered, with significant implications for water quality, ecosystem functioning and carbon cycling. These challenges intersect directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to clean water, climate action and ecosystem health.
This Special Issue focuses on DOM cycling in terrestrial systems and across aquatic systems—emphasizing terrestrial–aquatic linkages. We invite studies on the composition, reactivity, sources and fate of DOM, as well as research on biotic interactions and environmental controls. Contributions integrating molecular, omics and modeling approaches are encouraged, as well as other methodological advancements suited to enhance our understanding of DOM dynamics under global change.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and review articles are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Philipp Maurischat
Dr. Tobias Houska
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- dissolved organic matter
- riparian zone
- fluorescence
- ultra-high resolution spectrometry
- vadose zone
- water quality
- watershed management
- dissolved nutrients
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