The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Conditions on Arctic Soil Bacterial Communities

Climate change is already altering the landscape at high latitudes. Permafrost is thawing, the growing season is starting earlier, and, as a result, certain regions in the Arctic may be subjected to an increased incidence of freeze-thaw events. The potential release of carbon and nutrients from soil...

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Main Authors: Virginia K. Walker, Casper T. Christiansen, Haiyan Chu, Niraj Kumar, Paul Grogan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-02-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/2/1/356