Methanotrophs: Discoveries, Environmental Relevance, and a Perspective on Current and Future Applications

Methane is the final product of the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. The conversion of organic matter to methane (methanogenesis) as a mechanism for energy conservation is exclusively attributed to the archaeal domain. Methane is oxidized by methanotrophic microorganisms using oxygen or al...

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Main Authors: Simon Guerrero-Cruz, Annika Vaksmaa, Marcus A. Horn, Helge Niemann, Maite Pijuan, Adrian Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.678057/full