In vitro decomposition of Sphagnum-derived acrotelm and mesotelm peat by indigenous and alien basidiomycetous fungi
Northern peatlands have accumulated significant quantities of peat, and it has been predicted that rates of peat decomposition may increase due to climate warming. In peatlands, organic matter decomposition in the acrotelm is accomplished primarily by fungi that act differentially through time on va...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society
2011-05-01
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Series: | Mires and Peat |
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Online Access: | http://www.mires-and-peat.net/map08/map_08_03.pdf |