Articles | Volume 21, issue 4
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-2035-2017
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-21-2035-2017
Research article
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13 Apr 2017
Research article |  | 13 Apr 2017

Changes in dissolved organic matter quality in a peatland and forest headwater stream as a function of seasonality and hydrologic conditions

Tanja Broder, Klaus-Holger Knorr, and Harald Biester

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ED: Reconsider after major revisions (further review by Editor and Referees) (08 Dec 2016) by Theresa Blume
AR by Tanja Broder on behalf of the Authors (19 Jan 2017)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Referee Nomination & Report Request started (19 Jan 2017) by Theresa Blume
RR by Anonymous Referee #1 (26 Jan 2017)
RR by Anonymous Referee #2 (13 Feb 2017)
ED: Publish subject to minor revisions (further review by Editor) (23 Feb 2017) by Theresa Blume
AR by Tanja Broder on behalf of the Authors (26 Feb 2017)  Author's response    Manuscript
ED: Publish subject to technical corrections (14 Mar 2017) by Theresa Blume
AR by Tanja Broder on behalf of the Authors (20 Mar 2017)  Author's response    Manuscript
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Short summary
This study elucidates controls on temporal variability in DOM concentration and quality in stream water draining a bog and a forested peaty riparian zone, particularly considering drought and storm flow events. DOM quality was monitored using spectrofluorometric indices (SUVA254, SR and FI) and PARAFAC modeling of EEMs. DOM quality depended clearly on hydrologic preconditions and season. Moreover, the forested peaty riparian zone generated most variability in headwater DOM quantity and quality.