Characterization of the bacterial communities on recent Icelandic volcanic deposits of different ages

Abstract Background Basalt is the most common igneous rock on the Earth’s surface covering. Basalt-associated microorganisms drive the cycling and sequestration of different elements such as nitrogen, carbon and other nutrients, which facilitate subsequent pioneer and plant development, impacting lo...

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Main Authors: Bo Byloos, Pieter Monsieurs, Mohamed Mysara, Natalie Leys, Nico Boon, Rob Van Houdt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-018-1262-0