Activity and diversity of methane-oxidizing bacteria in glacier forefields on siliceous and calcareous bedrock
The global methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) cycle is largely driven by methanogenic archaea and methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB), but little is known about their activity and diversity in pioneer ecosystems. We conducted a field survey in forefields of 13 receding Swiss glaciers...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Biogeosciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biogeosciences.net/9/2259/2012/bg-9-2259-2012.pdf |