Abstract
Biomarkers are identifiable molecular fossils preserved in
archaeological and geological archives, and are used to reconstruct
Quaternary ecosystems, encompassing climate, environment, and biota. The
diversity and resilience of biomarkers, in addition to their accessible
and consistent laboratory analytical techniques, make them a powerful
tool for paleoclimatologists, paleoecologists, and archaeologists. Here,
we provide an overview of the main biomarker groups relevant to these
fields, the general extraction methods for biomolecules, and the
established and emerging biomarker compound distribution, index, and
isotope proxies for atmospheric pCO2, hydroclimate, temperature, vegetation, fire, primary productivity, and mammalian presence.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Reference module in Earth systems and environmental sciences |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-0-12-409548-9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |
Programme Area
- Programme Area 5: Nature and Climate