Anaerobic oxidation of short-chain alkanes in hydrothermal sediments: potential influences on sulfur cycling and microbial diversity

Short-chain alkanes play a substantial role in carbon and sulfur cycling at hydrocarbon-rich environments globally, yet few studies have examined the metabolism of ethane (C2), propane (C3), and butane (C4) in anoxic sediments in contrast to methane (C1). In hydrothermal vent systems, short-chain al...

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Published in:Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors: Melissa M Adams, Adrienne L Hoarfrost, Arpita eBose, Samantha B Joye, Peter R Girguis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-05-01
Subjects:
sulfate reduction
Juan de Fuca Ridge
hydrothermal vent
metalliferous sediments
short-chain alkanes
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2013.00110/full

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