Biogeochemistry of mid-sized tropical river, Linthipe, Malawi

Today the ecological health of Linthipe catchment in §Lake Malawi Basin long the base of vast natural§resources is at risk from anthropogenic activities §leading to biogeochemical changes. Never before has§knowledge of the biogeochemical processes of the§catchment been so critical to its management, and§yet until now research on this vital area has been§fragmented. This book offers a comprehensive§examination of the Linthipe River as a tropical§catchment model system. Featuring investigations of §nutrients, sediments, stable carbon & nitrogen §isotopes following state of art analytical methods &§catchment modelling. Organized around a framework §that integrates geology, hydrology and human§activities, the book demonstrates how the tropical§catchment systems work, but also establishes a basis§for how they compare with other, better-studied§temperate catchments. In addition, the book features§a fascinating & timely examination of the effects of§human activities on biogeochemical processes at§catchment scale. Biogeochemistry of mid-sized§tropical river, Linthipe, will be welcomed by§academicians & stakeholders in natural resources§management.