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https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-26-3573-2022
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Technical note: Conservative storage of water vapour – practical in situ sampling of stable isotopes in tree stems
Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, Umeå, 90183, Sweden
Terrestrial Ecohydrology, Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, 07749, Germany
Benjamin Gralher
Hydrology, Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, 79098, Germany
Barbara Herbstritt
Hydrology, Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, 79098, Germany
Angelika Kübert
Ecosystem Physiology, Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, 79103,
Germany
Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Hyungwoo Lim
Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, Umeå, 90183, Sweden
Tomas Lundmark
Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, Umeå, 90183, Sweden
John Marshall
Forest Ecology and Management, Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences, Umeå, 90183, Sweden
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- Sap flux and stable isotopes of water show contrasting tree water uptake strategies in two co‐occurring tropical rainforest tree species M. Sohel et al. https://doi.org/10.1002/eco.2589
- Simple water vapor sampling for stable isotope analysis using affordable valves and bags A. Dahlmann et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-2607-2025
- Technical note: Discrete in situ vapor sampling for subsequent lab-based water stable isotope analysis B. Herbstritt et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-3701-2023
- Quantitative contribution of cryogenic vacuum extraction and radial water transport to xylem-source water deuterium offsets Y. Li et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2023.109837
- On the urgent need for standardization in isotope‐based ecohydrological investigations C. Millar et al. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14698
- Correcting for water vapor diffusion in air bag samples for isotope composition analysis: case study with drone-collected samples D. Wang et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/amt-18-7349-2025
- Demystifying stable hydrogen isotope offsets between plants and source waters Y. Li et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03230-7
- Stable isotopes in atmospheric water vapour: Patterns, mechanisms and perspectives B. Shang et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11430-023-1410-6
- High‐resolution in situ stable isotope measurements reveal contrasting atmospheric vapour dynamics above different urban vegetation A. Ring et al. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14989
- Continuous in situ monitoring of a labeled-water pulse through a boreal Scots pine forest: vertical and horizontal fluxes J. Marshall et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-4757-2026
- 大气水汽稳定同位素: 特征、机制与前景 白. 尚 et al. https://doi.org/10.1360/N072023-0271
- Technical note: Water vapor sampling for stable isotope analysis: systematic testing of sampling conditions and development of a robust protocol A. Iraheta et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-30-5005-2026
- Xylem water cryogenic vacuum extraction: Testing correction methods with CaviTron-based apple twig sampling D. He et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhydrol.2023.129572
- Technical note: Lessons from and best practices for the deployment of the Soil Water Isotope Storage System R. Havranek et al. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-2951-2023
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Editorial statement
The authors present a new method to sample water vapour from trees in a cost-effective manner. The method can be applied in a lab, but also in the field. As many scientist are struggling with proper sampling method, I think this paper is worth highlighting.
The authors present a new method to sample water vapour from trees in a cost-effective manner....
Short summary
We developed a method of sampling and storing water vapour for isotope analysis, allowing us to infer plant water uptake depth. Measurements can be made at high temporal and spatial resolution even in remote areas. We ensured that all necessary components are easily available, making this method cost efficient and simple to implement. We found our method to perform well in the lab and in the field, enabling it to become a tool for everyone aiming to resolve questions regarding the water cycle.
We developed a method of sampling and storing water vapour for isotope analysis, allowing us to...
