The contribution of living organisms to rock weathering in the critical zone
Abstract Rock weathering is a key process in global elemental cycling. Life participates in this process with tangible consequences observed from the mineral interface to the planetary scale. Multiple lines of evidence show that microorganisms may play a pivotal—yet overlooked—role in weathering. Th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-12-01
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Series: | npj Materials Degradation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41529-022-00312-7 |