Collaborative Research: Using stable isotope labeling to trace the fate of amino acids and formation of refractory dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) in the ocean

Dissolved organic nitrogen (DON) is a large pool of reduced nitrogen that influences chemical and biological processes. DON plays important roles in primary production, nutrient availability, and carbon storage in the ocean. The compounds and structures in DON influence its role in these processes. This project uses novel methods to study amino…