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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Main Authors: P. A. Nauer, B. Dam, W. Liesack, J. Zeyer, M. H. Schroth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Biogeosciences
Online Access:http://www.biogeosciences.net/9/2259/2012/bg-9-2259-2012.pdf