Radiocesium Dynamics in a Japanese Forest Ecosystem

This book investigates radiocesium movement in all major components of forest ecosystems, e.g. the plants, animals, insects, microorganisms, and soils, during the initial stage of contamination after the incident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Most of the work was conducted at a common research site.

More specifically, the book examines the contribution of surface uptake by trees in the ...